Decline Of Magic — Religion And The

Religion and the Decline of Magic (1971) by Keith Thomas is a comprehensive study examining the prevalence and gradual waning of magical beliefs, including witchcraft, astrology, and divination, in early modern England. It explores how Protestantism attempted to remove superstitious practices and how societal shifts, rather than purely scientific advancements, led to a decline in these beliefs.

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