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Witch-Hunting in European and World History - Ronald Hutton
Gresham College Lectures
Historical Context of European Witch-Hunting Practices
This chapter explores the ancient attitudes towards witchcraft in Europe and the Near East, tracing their influence on medieval and early modern witch hunting. It discusses the theological and historical factors that contributed to the resurgence of witch persecution in Western and Central Europe in the 15th century.
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