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Amsterdam University Press Johann Wier: Debating the Devil and Witches - Amsterdam Univ Press

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Explore a fascinating chapter of 16th-century European history with this scholarly work from Amsterdam University Press. This book examines the original and controversial claim made by physician and scholar Johann Wier (1515-1588) that witches should be cured rather than executed. At a time when witch hunts were rising, Wier challenged the dominant views of his era by arguing that those seduced by Satan were suffering from melancholy and required medical treatment instead of death. This historical study covers the intellectual shift in Renaissance Europe and how Wier used arguments that would later influence debates on religious tolerance. The significance of his work is highlighted by the fact that Sigmund Freud later included Wier's writings among the ten books he recommended for reading. This book is an essential resource for those interested in Renaissance history, art, culture, and the evolution of early modern thought.

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This book by Amsterdam University Press examines the historical claims of Johann Wier regarding 16th-century witch trials.

Learn how physician Johann Wier argued that witches should be cured for melancholy rather than executed.

Discover why Sigmund Freud chose to include Wier's work among his ten recommended books for reading.

Study the early arguments for religious tolerance used by Wier during the rise of the European witch hunts.

Gain insight into Renaissance history, art, and culture through the lens of early modern European debates.

Product Specifications
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Amsterdam University Press
Format
hardcover
ASIN
9462988722
Category
Books > Subjects > Biography > Historical > 1501-1700
Domain
Amazon UK
Release Date
01 December 2025
Listed Since
20 October 2021

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