The Devil's Dominion: Magic and Religion in Early New England
A historical study of magic, religion, and social conflict in colonial New England based on period sources.
About This Book
This book examines how early New Englanders understood magic and its place within their religious worldview.
It investigates the tensions between popular beliefs and official religious doctrine during the colonial period.
The work draws on historical records to illustrate the social and cultural dynamics surrounding accusations of witchcraft and superstition.
Readers gain insight into how communities reconciled spiritual beliefs with emerging ideas about reason and order.
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