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Record Nr.

UNINA9910452749003321

Autore

Rider Catherine

Titolo

Magic and religion in medieval England [[electronic resource] /] / Catherine Rider

Pubbl/distr/stampa

London, : Reaktion Books, 2012

ISBN

1-78023-074-5

1-299-19116-9

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (222 p.)

Disciplina

261.51309420902

Soggetti

Magic - Religious aspects - Christianity - History of doctrines - Middle Ages, 600-1500

Magic - England - History - To 1500

Electronic books.

England Church history 1066-1485

England Religious life and customs

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Note generali

Description based upon print version of record.

Nota di bibliografia

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Nota di contenuto

Magic and Religion Cover; Imprint page; Contents; Introduction; 1. Predicting the Future and Healing the Sick: Magic, Science and the Natural Worlds; 2. Charms, Prayers and Prophecies: Magic and Religion; 3. Flying Women, Fairies and Demons; 4. Harm and Protection; 5. Channeling the Stars and Summoning Demons: Magical Texts; 6. Arguing Against Magic; 7. Action Against Magic; Conclusion: Religion and Magic: Medieval England and Beyond; References; Select Bibliography; Acknowledgements; Photo Acknowledgements; Index

Sommario/riassunto

During the Middle Ages, many occult rituals and beliefs existed and were practiced alongside those officially sanctioned by the church. While educated clergy condemned some of these as magic, many of these practices involved religious language, rituals, or objects. For instance, charms recited to cure illnesses invoked God and the saints, and love spells used consecrated substances such as the Eucharist. Magic and Religion in Medieval England explores the entanglement of magical practices and the clergy during the Middle Ages, uncovering how churchmen decided which of these practices



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Record Nr.

UNINA9910708078303321

Titolo

The Banking Reform Act of 1971 : hearings before the Committee on Banking and Currency, House of Representatives, , Ninety-second Congress, first session, on H.R. 5700 ... H.R. 3287 ... H.R. 7440 .

Pubbl/distr/stampa

Washington, : U.S. Government Printing Office, , 1971

Descrizione fisica

1 online resource (2 volumes (xii, 965 pages)) : illustrations

Disciplina

346/.73/082

Soggetti

Banking law - United States

Banking law

United States

Lingua di pubblicazione

Inglese

Formato

Materiale a stampa

Livello bibliografico

Monografia

Nota di contenuto

pt. 1. April 20, 21, 22, 23, 26, 27, 1971. -- pt. 2. April 28, 29, 30; May 3 and 4, 1971, and appendix.