Witchcraft by Charles Alva Hoyt (1989, Trade Paperback)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherSouthern Illinois University Press

ISBN-100809315440

ISBN-139780809315444

eBay Product ID (ePID)191765

Product Key Features

Number of Pages190 Pages

LanguageEnglish

Publication NameWitchcraft

SubjectWitchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), General

Publication Year1989

TypeTextbook

Subject AreaBody, Mind & Spirit, Religion

AuthorCharles Alva Hoyt

FormatTrade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in

Item Weight28.2 Oz

Item Length9 in

Item Width6 in

Additional Product Features

Edition Number2

Intended AudienceScholarly & Professional

LCCN89-005987

Reviews" Witchcraft is a good general survey not only of witchcraft but also of satanism, the occult, and other assorted aspects of the black arts."— Alan M. Olson , The Review of Books and Religion, Hoyt manages a very comprehensive overview of the subject, as much or more than the average reader will want to know. He remains very objective on a quite emotional issue."— The Priest, "Hoyt manages a very comprehensive overview of the subject, as much or more than the average reader will want to know. He remains very objective on a quite emotional issue."--The Priest, "Hoyt manages a very comprehensive overview of the subject, as much or more than the average reader will want to know. He remains very objective on a quite emotional issue."-- The Priest, " Witchcraft is a good general survey not only of witchcraft but also of satanism, the occult, and other assorted aspects of the black arts."-- Alan M. Olson , The Review of Books and Religion, "Hoyt manages a very comprehensive overview of the subject, as much or more than the average reader will want to know. He remains very objective on a quite emotional issue."-The Priest, "Witchcraftis a good general survey not only of witchcraft but also of satanism, the occult, and other assorted aspects of the black arts."--Alan M. Olson,The Review of Books and Religion

Synopsis" "In this new edition Charles Alva Hoyt updates his research and offers fresh interpretations of the fascinating history of witches. Among his "Second Thoughts" are cautious examinations of the possible implications of the space-time continuum of Einstein s special theory of relativity and the "Many Worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics to the observed phenomena of witchcraft. Hoyt, a descendant of Susanna Martin who was hanged as a witch for walking through a Salem rain without getting her feet wet, carefully sketches the background and history of this least understood of supernatural phenomena as it has evolved from antiquity to the present. He identifies seven distinct schools of witchcraftorthodox, skeptic, anthropological, psychological, pharmacological, transcendental, and occultand thoroughly analyzes each of them. He explores witchcraft s increased influence resulting from the New Testament s personification of evil as Satan. Especially enlightening are the ways that the nonwitch world has perceived and treated witches. Witches were often victims at the lower end of the social order, scapegoats for the misfortunes of neighbors, town officials, and family members. Many of them suffered decapitation, hanging, burning and torture, dismemberment, and removal of skin with red-hot pincers for their alleged witchcraft. Dietrich Flade, Rector of the University of Trier, for example, was burned on 18 September 1589 after having been "mercifully and Christianly strangled." He had been found guilty of causing "plagues of hailstones and snails." ", In this new edition Charles Alva Hoyt updates his research and offers fresh interpretations of the fascinating history of witches. Among his "Second Thoughts" are cautious examinations of the possible implications of the space-time continuum of Einstein's special theory of relativity and the "Many Worlds" interpretation of quantum mechanics to the observed phenomena of witchcraft. Hoyt, a descendant of Susanna Martin who was hanged as a witch for walking through a Salem rain without getting her feet wet, carefully sketches the background and history of this least understood of supernatural phenomena as it has evolved from antiquity to the present. He identifies seven distinct schools of witchcraft--orthodox, skeptic, anthropological, psychological, pharmacological, transcendental, and occult--and thoroughly analyzes each of them. He explores witchcraft's increased influence resulting from the New Testament's personification of evil as Satan. Especially enlightening are the ways that the nonwitch world has perceived and treated witches. Witches were often victims at the lower end of the social order, scapegoats for the misfortunes of neighbors, town officials, and family members. Many of them suffered decapitation, hanging, burning and torture, dismemberment, and removal of skin with red-hot pincers for their alleged witchcraft. Dietrich Flade, Rector of the University of Trier, for example, was burned on 18 September 1589 after having been "mercifully and Christianly strangled." He had been found guilty of causing "plagues of hailstones and snails.", Are you passionate about planning events? Have you ever wanted to be your own boss and set your own schedule while pursuing something you enjoy? Now you can make your dreams a reality. This comprehensive guide--nowupdated in its third edition--contains all the necessary tools and strategies you need to successfully launch and grow an event-planning business. Using plain language and easy-to-follow worksheets, Jill Moran takes you through every aspect of setting up and running a thriving home-based event planning business. She shares her professional experience and expert advice on everything from estimating start-up costs and finding clients to planning and executing weddings, parties, corporate events, fund-raisers, and more! Whether you're just starting to explore your options or are an event planning wizard looking to be your own boss, this guide can help you establish and build your own successful home-based business.

LC Classification NumberBF1566.H67 1989