Science and Specters At Salem

Most studies of the Salem witch trials focus on social history and the dynamics between accused and accusers. Science and Specters at Salem turns instead to the intellectual background of the judges to understand why they accepted controversial types of evidence.

Table des matières

Introduction 1. The Court 2. Unusual Zeal, Touch Tests and Spectral Evidence 3. Spirit and Body 4. Return to Salem 5. Aftermath

A propos de l'auteur

Matt Goldish is the Samuel M. and Esther Melton Chair in History at The Ohio State University. His previous books include Judaism in the Theology of Sir Isaac Newton (1998), The Sabbatean Prophets (2004) and Jewish Questions: Responsa on Sephardic Life in the Early Modern Period (2008).

Résumé

Most studies of the Salem witch trials focus on social history and the dynamics between accused and accusers. Science and Specters at Salem turns instead to the intellectual background of the judges to understand why they accepted controversial types of evidence.

Détails du produit

• Auteurs: Matt Goldish, Matt (The Ohio State University Goldish, Goldish Matt
• Edition: Taylor & Francis Ltd.
• Langues: Anglais
• Format d'édition: Livre Relié
• Sortie: 05.09.2024
• EAN: 9781032317885
• ISBN: 978-1-0-3231788-5
• Pages: 130
• Thème: Routledge Studies in the History of Witchcraft, Demonology and Magic
• Catégories: Littérature spécialisée > Histoire > Autres; Sciences humaines, art, musique > Religion, théologie > Général, dictionnaires; Massachusetts, HISTORY / General, Witchcraft, Social & cultural history, HISTORY / United States / Colonial Period (1600-1775), HISTORY / North America, HISTORY / Women, Religion: general, Salem (MA), Social and cultural history, Satanism & demonology, Early modern history: c 1450/1500 to c 1700, History of the Americas, Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought, Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought, Eclectic & Esoteric Religions & Belief Systems, Eclectic and esoteric religions and belief systems, Satanism and demonology