Witchcraft (original 1952; edition 1965)

by Pennethorne Hughes (Author)

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In this work, professional historian and student of witchcraft, Pennethorne Hughes traces the origins and decline of witchcraft, delineating its various forms a dwindling remembrance of the first group religions of mankind, Christian parody, deliberate diabolism and cruel nonsense.

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Title:	Witchcraft
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Witch trials in the early modern period

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In this work, professional historian and student of witchcraft, Pennethorne Hughes traces the origins and decline of witchcraft, delineating its various forms a dwindling remembrance of the first group religions of mankind, Christian parody, deliberate diabolism and cruel nonsense.

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