Gaskill, Malcolm
Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction
- ISBN 13:
- 9780199236954
- author:
- Gaskill, Malcolm
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- OUP Oxford
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 144
- Dimensions:
- 17.2 x 11.2 x 1.4 cm
- Genre:
- Alternative Belief Systems
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Witchcraft: A Very Short Introduction by Malcolm Gaskill explores the complex and often misunderstood concept of witchcraft throughout history. From ancient civilizations to contemporary paganism, Gaskill reveals how witchcraft has been perceived and practiced in different ways, raising questions about the distinction between fantasy and reality. Gaskill examines the historical context of witch-hunts in Europe during the 16th and 17th centuries, as well as the reinvention of witchcraft as a form of history, religion, fiction, and metaphor. By delving into court records and challenging myths, Gaskill sheds new light on this fascinating topic. This book is part of the Very Short Introductions series from Oxford University Press, offering a concise and accessible introduction to a subject that continues to captivate us today.
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