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Record Number: 4484 Author(s)/Creator(s): Contributor(s): Title: The Medieval Concept of the Witches' Sabbath [analysis of four early texts from the 1430's ; the author argues that the witches' sabbath gained quick acceptance because it explained how common people could take command of a learned form of magic]. Source: Exemplaria: A Journal of Theory in Medieval and Renaissance Studies 8, 2 (Fall 1996): Pages 419 - 439. Description: Article Type: Journal Article Subject (See Also): Devil Errores Gazariorum, Latin Tract Against Witches Frund, Johann, Chronicler of Lucerne Magic Nider, Johannes, Dominican Theologian- Formicarius Popular Culture Tholosan, Claude, Judge- Ut Magorum Et Maleficiorum Errores Manifesti Ignorantibus Fiant Tr Award Note: Geographic Area: France;Germany Century: 15 Primary Evidence: Illustrations: Table: One chart, pages 437-439. Comparison of eleven elements describing the sabbath and witchcraft in general taken from the four sources under study: Nider, Tholosan, Fründ, and the anonymous "Errores," all written around 1435. Abstract: Related Resources: Author's Affiliation: Conference Info: - , - Year of Publication: 1996. Language: English ISSN/ISBN: 10412573

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