sceptical publications Flashcards
1
Q
What was the Canon Episcopi ?
A
a medieval document that illustrates the religious beliefs and understandings of the medieval people.
states that the devil is real but that magic/witchcraft is a delusion
2
Q
When was the Canon Episcopi written ?
A
11th century
3
Q
When was The Dicoverie of Witchcraft ?
A
1584
4
Q
Who wrote The Dicoverie of Witchcraft ?
A
Reginal Scot
5
Q
The Dicoverie of Witchcraft ?
A
- This was an English rationalist criticism of witchcraft,
- he was convinced in the ‘supernatural unknown’
