145: How Bad Were the Witch Hunts, Really?

Welcome to the Theology & Ethics podcast! In this episode, the KC team discusses the origins, history, and theological effects of the famous witch trials.

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CHAPTERS & TIMECODES

00:00:00-Introduction

00:05:10-Why the Witch Hunt Craze?

00:22:19-The Social-Psychological Effect on Witch Hunts

00:30:06-What About Real Demonic Activity?

00:35:44-The Systematization of Witch Hunts

00:42:30-What Was the Persecution Actually Like?

00:53:48-A Biblical Theological Analysis

01:03:02-Conclusion