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The Devil and Demonism in Early Modern England (Cambridge Studies in Early Modern British History) Book

An original and powerful examination of the concept of the Devil in early modern England. An original book examining the concept of the Devil in English culture between the Reformation and the end of the English Civil War. Nathan Johnstone looks...Read More

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    Nathan Johnstone looks at the ways in which beliefs about the nature of the Devil and his power in human affairs changed as a consequence of the impact of the Reformation. Departing from the established focus on demonology as a component of witchcraft, he examines a wide range of religious and political milieux, such as practical divinity, Puritan godliness, anti-popery, polemic and propaganda, and popular culture. The concept of the Devil that emerges not only had a profound impact on the beliefs and practices of committed Protestants, but influenced the political debates of the reigns of Elizabeth I, James I and Charles I, as well as popular culture,

  • 0521120543
  • 9780521120548
  • Nathan Johnstone
  • 1 October 2009
  • Cambridge University Press
  • Paperback (Book)
  • 352
  • 1
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