Magic in the Middle Ages

How was magic practiced during the Middle Ages? How was it related to the various beliefs and practices characteristic of this fascinating period? The author of this book explores the rise and development of magic in the Middle Ages. He investigates its relationship with religion, science, philosophy, art, literature, and politics before presenting various types of magic, explaining who practiced them and why they were believed in. Furthermore, he demonstrates how magic became a point of intersection between the masses and the elites, how genuine belief in magic was reflected in medieval literature, and how the persecution of magic and witchcraft led to changes in the laws. This book places magic at the crossroads of medieval culture, shedding light on many other aspects of life in that era.