First published in Pelican Books in a revised form in 1969. This Peregrine 1st Edition was published 1978.
In this study, Professor Trevor-Roper reveals the social and intellectual background to the witch-craze of the 16th and 17th centuries. Orthodoxy and heresy had become deeply entrenched notions in religion and ethics as an evangelical church exaggerated the heretical theology and loose morality of its opponents. Gradually, non-conformists as well as whole societies began to be seen in terms of stereotypes and witches became the scapegoats for all the ills of society.
Condition grading: Good. Some wear to cover corners and spine ends. Stamped address and pen inscription to inside front cover.. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
First published in Pelican Books in a revised form in 1969. This Peregrine 1st Edition was published 1978.
In this study, Professor Trevor-Roper reveals the social and intellectual background to the witch-craze of the 16th and 17th centuries. Orthodoxy and heresy had become deeply entrenched notions in religion and ethics as an evangelical church exaggerated the heretical theology and loose morality of its opponents. Gradually, non-conformists as well as whole societies began to be seen in terms of stereotypes and witches became the scapegoats for all the ills of society.
Condition grading: Good. Some wear to cover corners and spine ends. Stamped address and pen inscription to inside front cover.. Binding tight. The photographs form part of the description.
