Agents of Witchcraft in Early Modern Italy and Denmark [electronic resource] /
Kallestrup, L.author.
This book offers a comparison of lay and inquisitorial witchcraft prosecutions. In most of the early modern period, witchcraft jurisdiction in Italy rested with the Roman Inquisition, whereas in Denmark only the secular courts raised trials. Kallestrup explores the narratives of witchcraft as they were laid forward by people involved in the trials.
Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph
Includes bibliographical references and index.
This book offers a comparison of lay and inquisitorial witchcraft prosecutions. In most of the early modern period, witchcraft jurisdiction in Italy rested with the Roman Inquisition, whereas in Denmark only the secular courts raised trials. Kallestrup explores the narratives of witchcraft as they were laid forward by people involved in the trials.
History, Modern.
Italy—History.
Religion—History.
Civilization—History.
Europe—History.
Europe—History—1492-.
Modern History.
History of Italy.
History of Religion.
Cultural History.
European History.
History of Early Modern Europe.