Martin Del Rio - Investigations into Magic (Paperback)

This is the first English translation of one of the most important, interesting and comprehensive discussions of the occult sciences ever published. Investigations into Magic" deals not only with magic in all its forms, from the manipulation of angelic and demonic powers to straightforward conjuring and illusion, but also with witchcraft, alchemy, astrology, divination, prophecy, and possession by evil spirits. In addition, Del Rio gives judges and confessors practical advice on the most effective ways of dealing with people who are accused of practising magic, and enlivens his whole discussion with anecdotes drawn from a remarkable range of sources, including his own experience. Nothing so panoramic had ever appeared before, and for the next one hundred and fifty years "Investigations into Magic" was the indispensable reference work on the subject. Modern historians and students of the sixteenth century, as well as readers across many interdisciplinary fields, will likewise find it an invaluable and fascinating guide to certain modes of early modern thought.

General

Imprint:	Manchester University Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Social and Cultural Values in Early Modern Europe
Release date:	August 2009
First published:	June 2009
Authors:	P.G. Maxwell-Stuart (Honorary Fellow)
Dimensions:	234 x 156 x 17mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback
Pages:	304
ISBN-13:	978-0-7190-8053-1
Languages:	English
Subtitles:	Italian
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Humanities > History > European history > General Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > Humanities > Religion & beliefs > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > General Books > History > European history > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > Social & cultural history Books > History > World history > 1500 to 1750 Books > Religion & Spirituality > Alternative belief systems > Occult studies > General
LSN:	0-7190-8053-3
Barcode:	9780719080531

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