Religion And The Decline Of Magic: Studies In Popular Beliefs In Sixteenth- And Seventeenth-Century England
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, binding coming loose at the spine, pages still intact regardless, tanning on block
This seminal work of social history, Religion And The Decline Of Magic, meticulously chronicles the transformation of popular belief in early modern England. It uncovers how traditional magical practices and supernatural understandings gradually gave way to more rational and scientific worldviews. Thomas presents a compelling argument, detailing the intricate interplay between religious doctrine, social change, and the evolving perception of the miraculous. The book illustrates a fascinating period where magic and religion were deeply intertwined, ultimately showing how this relationship fractured and reshaped the cultural landscape. This academic yet accessible volume offers profound insights into the intellectual and spiritual shifts that defined an era.
Author: Keith Thomas
Format: Paperback
Published: 1973, Penguin Books
Genre: History
Condition remarks:
Book: Poor
Jacket: No dust jacket
Pages: Tanning and foxing
Markings: Previous owner
Condition remarks: Condition as shown in image, binding coming loose at the spine, pages still intact regardless, tanning on block
This seminal work of social history, Religion And The Decline Of Magic, meticulously chronicles the transformation of popular belief in early modern England. It uncovers how traditional magical practices and supernatural understandings gradually gave way to more rational and scientific worldviews. Thomas presents a compelling argument, detailing the intricate interplay between religious doctrine, social change, and the evolving perception of the miraculous. The book illustrates a fascinating period where magic and religion were deeply intertwined, ultimately showing how this relationship fractured and reshaped the cultural landscape. This academic yet accessible volume offers profound insights into the intellectual and spiritual shifts that defined an era.