Jeffrey R. Watt

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His publications also explore themes such as possession, lust, and witchcraft, particularly in the context of a seventeenth-century Italian convent, revealing how these issues were perceived and dealt with in a religious framework. Additionally, Watt investigates the darker facets of Calvinism, including the concept of suicide and its implications within the society of early modern Geneva. Through his scholarly work, he has provided valuable insights into the social fabric of the time, shedding light on the moral and ethical dilemmas faced by individuals under the influence of stringent religious doctrines.