White Magic, Black Magic in the European Renaissance

White Magic, Black Magic in the European Renaissance
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Publisher : BRILL
Total Pages : 293
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ISBN-10 : 9789004160989
ISBN-13 : 9004160981
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Download or read book White Magic, Black Magic in the European Renaissance written by Paola Zambelli and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2007 with total page 293 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The ideas of philosophers (Ficino, Pico, Della Porta, Bruno) on magic interfered with popular alternative and witchcraft rites. This book focuses on "wandering scholastics" (Trithemius, Agrippa, Paracelsus, Bruno) and will be a stimulating read for all those interested in Renaissance mentality.


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