Kieckhefer, Richard
Magic in the Middle Ages
- ISBN 13:
- 9781108796897
- author:
- Kieckhefer, Richard
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Cambridge University Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2021
- Pages:
- 300
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 20.3 x 1.3 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- Tertiary Education (US: College), History, Europe,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Richard Kieckhefer's revised and expanded edition of Magic in the Middle Ages explores how magic was practiced in medieval Europe, taking into account recent developments in the history of medieval magic. This new edition features fresh insights into angel magic, the archaeology of magic, and the magical efficacy of words and imagination.
The book examines the relationship between magic and various aspects of medieval life and culture, including religion, science, philosophy, art, literature, and politics. Kieckhefer shows how magic served as a point of contact between the popular and elite classes, and how it influenced the fiction of medieval literature.
Through its analysis of different types of magic, practitioners, and beliefs, Magic in the Middle Ages reveals how the persecution of magic and witchcraft led to changes in the law. This study provides a nuanced understanding of the complex role that magic played in medieval society.
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