Supernatural in Early Modern Scotland

This book is a collection of chapters on supernatural belief and practice in Scotland between 1500 and 1800. It deals with elite culture - from political prophecy to astrology, theology and poetic visions. And it deals with popular culture - from trances and visionary encounters with ghosts and fairies, to folkloric angels and Second Sight.

About the author

Julian Goodare is Lecturer in Scottish History at the University of Edinburgh

Summary

This book is a collection of chapters on supernatural belief and practice in Scotland between 1500 and 1800. It deals with elite culture – from political prophecy to astrology, theology and poetic visions. And it deals with popular culture – from trances and visionary encounters with ghosts and fairies, to folkloric angels and Second Sight. -- .

Product details

• Authors: Julian Mcgill Goodare
• Assisted by: Julian Goodare (Editor), Goodare Julian (Editor), Martha Mcgill (Editor)
• Publisher: Manchester University Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.01.2023
• EAN: 9781526167149
• ISBN: 978-1-5261-6714-9
• No. of pages: 272
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > History > Regional and national histories; Witchcraft, RELIGION / Wicca, Scotland, HISTORY / Social History, Social & cultural history, c 1500 onwards to present day, Social and cultural history, Modern Period, C 1500 Onwards