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Week two – Demonology
In week two of our HistoryExtra Academy history of witchcraft course, Professor Marion Gibson examines theological theories about witches in the 15th–18th centuries, and explores the focus on women as servants of the Devil
Published: August 20, 2024 at 3:12 PM
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In week two of our course on the history of witchcraft, Professor Marion Gibson examines theological theories about witches in the 15th–18th centuries, and explores the focus on women as servants of the Devil
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