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_aRydberg, Viktor, _d1828-1895 |
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| 240 | 1 | 0 | _aMedeltidens magi. English |
| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe Magic of the Middle Ages |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2012 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2012-05-04 | ||
| 508 | _aProduced by The Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive/American Libraries.) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Magic of the Middle Ages" by Viktor Rydberg is a historical exploration written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the intricate beliefs and cosmic philosophies that defined the Middle Ages, focusing on the interplay of spirituality, magic, and the Church's influence during that time. Rydberg examines how the notions of magic and the structure of the universe were perceived, alongside the dualistic beliefs that permeated the era's thought. At the start of the narrative, the author introduces the dominant cosmic philosophy of the Middle Ages, illustrating a pre-Copernican worldview where the Earth was seen as the center of the universe, surrounded by various celestial spheres and heavenly bodies. He explains how spiritual beings or intelligences governed these realms and how this cosmology shaped human understanding of existence. The opening also touches upon important theological questions such as the nature of God’s omnipotence and the role of angels and demons in the affairs of mankind. Rydberg sets the stage for an in-depth exploration into the magical practices endorsed by the Church, as well as the sorcery and alchemy that arose in response to the spiritual conflicts of the time. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
| 534 | _nOriginal publication data not identified | ||
| 653 | _aCivilization, Medieval | ||
| 653 | _aMagic -- History | ||
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_aEdgren, August Hjalmar, _d1840-1903 |
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