History A-Level
Scepticism and demonology
What Scepticism and demonology means in History A-Level, as defined for Pearson Edexcel.
Definition of Scepticism and demonology
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Sceptical publications between c1580 and c1750 challenged witch beliefs, and Harsnett's work exposed exorcism as fraud, undermining demonological evidence.
Topics that use Scepticism and demonology
- Paper 3, Option 33: The witch craze in Britain, Europe and North America, c1580–c1750 - 1 Changing attitudes to witchcraft in Britain (Pearson Edexcel A-Level)
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- The role of print culture
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