Urban Magic in Early Modern Spain: Abracadabra Omnipotens [Paperback]

Drawing on the graphic and revealing evidence recorded by the different courts in early modern Saragossa, this book captures the spirit of an age when religious faith vied for people's hearts and minds with centuries-old beliefs in witchcraft and superstition.Note To The English Edition; Stuart Clark Preface; James S. Amelang Prologue: Abracadabra Omnipotens 1. The Judicial Backdrop: Saragossa And The Three Justice Systems 2. Magic Circles And Enchanted Treasures 3. Magic For Love Or Subjugation 4. Saludadores And Witch-Finders 5. The City As Refuge 6. Rural Versus Urban Magic Epilogue: In Times Of PlagueMaria Tausiet has greatly enhanced our understanding of witchcraft and the urban environment in early modern Spain. She makes excellent use of Inquisition records to explore the relationship between religion and magic in Saragossa, throwing invaluable light on mentalities there. (Christopher Storrs, History - Journal of the Historical Association, December, 2015)

Mar?a Tausiet is an independent scholar. Her research focuses on early modern Spanish religious history. She has published books on witchcraft and magic, demonic possession and the history of emotions, as well as a number of articles about aspects of the Catholic Reformation. She is currently preparing various works on the notion of immortality and its depiction in scientific and fantastical representations of the afterlife.