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364 - Did the Witches Win? The Hammer of Witches through a Symbolic Lens

The Symbolic World

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Witches, Heresy, and Historical Misconceptions

This chapter examines the historical context of witchcraft and heresy, revealing how witches were often viewed as heretics deserving punishment. Through a Thomistic lens, the speakers highlight common misconceptions about witch burning, clarifying its prevalence in both medieval and early modern periods while connecting these ideas to present-day discussions.

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