Publisher's Synopsis
""The Attitude of the Catholic Church towards Witchcraft and the Allied Practices of Sorcery and Magic"" by Antoinette Marie Pratt is a comprehensive exploration of the Catholic Church's stance on witchcraft, sorcery, and magic throughout history. The book delves into the Church's beliefs and practices regarding these practices, from the early Christian era to the modern day. It examines the Church's role in the persecution of witches during the Middle Ages and the Renaissance, as well as the Church's changing attitudes towards the practice of magic and sorcery over time. The book also explores the relationship between the Catholic Church and other religions and belief systems that involve magic or the supernatural. Through a thorough analysis of historical documents and Church teachings, Pratt offers a fascinating and informative look at the complex and often controversial relationship between the Catholic Church and witchcraft. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of religion, magic, and the supernatural, as well as for those interested in the Catholic Church's role in shaping these beliefs and practices throughout history.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
