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Coventry, William

 
9780595265893: Demonic Possession On Trial: Case Studies in Early Modern England and Colonial America, 1593-1692
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ISBN 10 : 0595265898 ISBN 13 : 9780595265893
Editeur : iUniverse, 2003

Synopsis

Demonic Possession on Trial demonstrates that the phenomenon of demonic possession reflects a society's cultural characteristics, intellectual perceptions, religious concerns, and popular beliefs. In this work, William Coventry analyzes seven legal cases of alleged demonic possession from England and colonial America during the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. These examples reveal the political and religious rivalries, medical controversies, and inter-communal conflicts that influenced the development and prosecution of the cases. The book also sheds light on the Salem proceedings, which many times have been viewed only in their distinctive and radical sense. The Massachusetts colonists brought their opinions, memories, traditions, and laws over from England, so these earlier cases almost certainly affected the mindset at Salem. After describing and comparing these case studies, the author draws some interesting conclusions. Though possession cases all shared certain commonalities, the fascinating interplay of diverse influences and issues created vastly different outcomes, culminating with the executions during the Salem witchcraft trials.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

Demonic Possession on Trial demonstrates that the phenomenon of demonic possession reflects a society's cultural characteristics, intellectual perceptions, religious concerns, and popular beliefs. In this work, William Coventry analyzes seven legal cases of alleged demonic possession from England and colonial America during the late sixteenth and seventeenth centuries. These examples reveal the political and religious rivalries, medical controversies, and inter-communal conflicts that influenced the development and prosecution of the cases. The book also sheds light on the Salem proceedings, which many times have been viewed only in their distinctive and radical sense. The Massachusetts colonists brought their opinions, memories, traditions, and laws over from England, so these earlier cases almost certainly affected the mindset at Salem. After describing and comparing these case studies, the author draws some interesting conclusions. Though possession cases all shared certain commonalities, the fascinating interplay of diverse influences and issues created vastly different outcomes, culminating with the executions during the Salem witchcraft trials.

Biographie de l'auteur

William W. Coventry received his BA in History from Gettysburg College and his MA in History from the University of Vermont. He has also recorded over 100 original songs and published Myth of Desire, a book of his lyrics. He currently lives in Pennsylvania, writing and recording.

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Éditeur
iUniverse
Date d'édition
2003
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
0595265898
ISBN 13 
9780595265893
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
150
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
gpsr@libri.de
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