LEADER 02966nam 2200601 a 450 001 9910779580403321 005 20230802005936.0 010 $a1-78023-074-5 010 $a1-299-19116-9 035 $a(CKB)2550000001006014 035 $a(EBL)1127640 035 $a(OCoLC)828792916 035 $a(SSID)ssj0000871813 035 $a(PQKBManifestationID)12317307 035 $a(PQKBTitleCode)TC0000871813 035 $a(PQKBWorkID)10823266 035 $a(PQKB)10800448 035 $a(MiAaPQ)EBC1127640 035 $a(Au-PeEL)EBL1127640 035 $a(CaPaEBR)ebr10660928 035 $a(CaONFJC)MIL450366 035 $a(EXLCZ)992550000001006014 100 $a20130222d2012 uy 0 101 0 $aeng 135 $aurcn||||||||| 181 $ctxt 182 $cc 183 $acr 200 10$aMagic and religion in medieval England$b[electronic resource] /$fCatherine Rider 210 $aLondon $cReaktion Books$d2012 215 $a1 online resource (222 p.) 300 $aDescription based upon print version of record. 311 $a1-78023-035-4 320 $aIncludes bibliographical references and index. 327 $aMagic 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 330 $aDuring 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 606 $aMagic$xReligious aspects$xChristianity$xHistory of doctrines$yMiddle Ages, 600-1500 606 $aMagic$zEngland$xHistory$yTo 1500 607 $aEngland$xChurch history$y1066-1485 607 $aEngland$xReligious life and customs 615 0$aMagic$xReligious aspects$xChristianity$xHistory of doctrines 615 0$aMagic$xHistory 676 $a261.51309420902 686 $a15.70$2bcl 686 $a11.52$2bcl 700 $aRider$b Catherine$0623951 801 0$bMiAaPQ 801 1$bMiAaPQ 801 2$bMiAaPQ 906 $aBOOK 912 $a9910779580403321 996 $aMagic and religion in medieval England$93795309 997 $aUNINA