Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: E-J

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: E-J
Title Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: E-J PDF eBook
Author Richard M. Golden
Publisher
Pages 386
Release 2006
Genre Witchcraft
ISBN

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Over 170 contributors from 28 nations provide vivid, documented descriptions and analyses of witchcraft trials and locations, folklore and beliefs, magical practices and deities, influential texts, and the full range of players in this extraordinary drama, witchcraft theorists and theologians; historians and authors; judges, clergy, and rulers; the accused; and their persecutors. Concentrating on Europe and the Americas in the early modern era, the work also covers relevant topics from the ancient Near East (including the Hebrew and Christian Bibles), classical antiquity, and the European Middle Ages.

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 Volumes]

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 Volumes]
Title Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 Volumes] PDF eBook
Author Richard M. Golden
Publisher ABC-CLIO
Pages 384
Release 2006-01-30
Genre Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN

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The definitive compilation on witchcraft and witch hunting in the early modern era exploring significant people, places, beliefs, and events. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition is the definitive reference on the age of witch hunting (approximately 1430-1750), its origins, expansion, and ultimate decline. Incorporating a wealth of recent scholarship in four richly illustrated, alphabetically organized volumes, it offers historians and general readers alike the opportunity to explore the realities behind the legends of witchcraft and witchcraft trials. Over 170 contributors from 28 nations provide vivid, documented descriptions and analyses of witchcraft trials and locations, folklore and beliefs, magical practices and deities, influential texts, and the full range of players in this extraordinary drama--witchcraft theorists and theologians; historians and authors; judges, clergy, and rulers; the accused; and their persecutors. Concentrating on Europe and the Americas in the early modern era, the work also covers relevant topics from the ancient Near East (including the Hebrew and Christian Bibles), classical antiquity, and the European Middle Ages. Over 750 A-Z signed entries More than 170 contributors include the most distinguished scholars working in the field of witchcraft studies Illustrations and artwork, including prints, drawings, paintings, and maps Extensive end-of-entry references

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A–Z for the Entire Magical World

The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A–Z for the Entire Magical World
Title The Element Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Complete A–Z for the Entire Magical World PDF eBook
Author Judika Illes
Publisher HarperCollins UK
Pages 82
Release 2010-04-15
Genre Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN 0007372035

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Following on from the hugely successful Element Encyclopedia of 5000 Spells, comes the next bumper encyclopedia celebrating all facets of witchcraft. This definite book is the most comprehensive, authoritative and entertaining guide you'll ever find on the mythology, folklore and traditions of magic.

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft

The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft
Title The Encyclopedia of Witches and Witchcraft PDF eBook
Author Rosemary Guiley
Publisher Checkmark Books
Pages 417
Release 1999-01
Genre Religion
ISBN 9780816038480

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Identifies famous witches, explains terms dealing with witchcraft, and describes related churches and organizations

Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft

Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft
Title Encyclopedia of Wicca & Witchcraft PDF eBook
Author Raven Grimassi
Publisher Llewellyn Worldwide
Pages 548
Release 2000
Genre Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN 9781567182576

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Grimassi has written extensively about Wicca, and Llewellyn specializes in books sympathetic to occult ways, so the combination is pretty predictable. He describes not only the usual magic practices, but also the religious and spiritual aspects of what believers say is inherited ancient European wisdom and scoffers say is made-up, new-age nonsense. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 volumes]

Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 volumes]
Title Encyclopedia of Witchcraft [4 volumes] PDF eBook
Author Richard M. Golden Director, Jewish Studies Program
Publisher Bloomsbury Publishing USA
Pages 1310
Release 2006-01-30
Genre Social Science
ISBN 1851095128

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The definitive compilation on witchcraft and witch hunting in the early modern era exploring significant people, places, beliefs, and events. Encyclopedia of Witchcraft: The Western Tradition is the definitive reference on the age of witch hunting (approximately 1430–1750), its origins, expansion, and ultimate decline. Incorporating a wealth of recent scholarship in four richly illustrated, alphabetically organized volumes, it offers historians and general readers alike the opportunity to explore the realities behind the legends of witchcraft and witchcraft trials. Over 170 contributors from 28 nations provide vivid, documented descriptions and analyses of witchcraft trials and locations, folklore and beliefs, magical practices and deities, influential texts, and the full range of players in this extraordinary drama—witchcraft theorists and theologians; historians and authors; judges, clergy, and rulers; the accused; and their persecutors. Concentrating on Europe and the Americas in the early modern era, the work also covers relevant topics from the ancient Near East (including the Hebrew and Christian Bibles), classical antiquity, and the European Middle Ages.

The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy

The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy
Title The Encyclopedia of Magic and Alchemy PDF eBook
Author Rosemary Guiley
Publisher Infobase Publishing
Pages 385
Release 2006
Genre Alchemy
ISBN 1438130007

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A comprehensive illustrated reference guide with more than 400 entries on the subjects of magic and alchemy.