Medieval Magic – Scholastic Analysis of Magic and Necromancy in the Middle Ages
Scholasticism was the greatest intellectual movement of the Middle Ages. In this episode of Esoterica, we explore the attitudes of medieval philosophers, theologians and scientists regarding magic. From Augustine, where magic is demonic deception, to the rise of natural magic and medieval necromancy, we will see that just beneath the surface there is much subtlety in these thinkers. Additionally, we will also note that necromancy and black magic are always on the edge of acceptable theory and practice.
Recommended reading:
Kieckhefer – Magic in the Middle Ages – 978-1107431829
Thorndike – History of Magic and Experimental Sciences vol. 2
Magic in History Series – Penn State
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