Soldan's Geschichte der Hexenprozesse. Zweiter Band by Wilhelm Gottlieb Soldan
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"Soldan's Geschichte der Hexenprozesse. Zweiter Band" by Wilhelm Gottlieb Soldan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complex and harrowing history of witch trials, particularly focusing on events in Germany and beyond during the late medieval and early modern periods. Soldan examines the cultural, religious, and social implications of these trials, highlighting the figures and ideas that influenced the witch hunts. The beginning of
this volume outlines the contributions of key historical figures, notably Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim and Johann Weier, who challenged the prevailing superstitions surrounding witchcraft. It describes Agrippa's early life and his literary rebukes against witchcraft, setting the stage for the ongoing debates about the nature of witch trials during the Renaissance. Weier further develops arguments against the inquisition's practices, stressing the unjust treatment of those accused. The opening serves to establish the ideological framework leading to the witch trials, preparing the reader for a detailed exploration of the catastrophic impact of these processes on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Soldan, Wilhelm Gottlieb, 1803-1869 |
|---|---|
| Editor | Heppe, Heinrich, 1820-1879 |
| Title | Soldan's Geschichte der Hexenprozesse. Zweiter Band |
| Credits |
Produced by Wolfgang Menges, Constanze Hofmann, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 65.2 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Witchcraft -- History |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 25048 |
| Release Date | Apr 11, 2008 |
| Last Update | Jan 3, 2021 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 9269 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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