Madness, Religion and the State in Early Modern Europe: A Bavarian Beacon
(Part of the New Studies in European History Series)
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From the ideological crucible of the Reformation emerged an embittered contest for the human soul. In the care of souls, the clergy zealously dispensed spiritual physic; for countless early modern Europeans, the first echelon of mental health care. During its heyday, spiritual physic touched the lives of thousands, from penitents and pilgrims to demoniacs and mad people. Ironically, the phenomenon remains largely unexplored. Why? Through case histories...
Format:Paperback
Language:English
ISBN:0521123631
ISBN13:9780521123631
Release Date:November 2009
Publisher:Cambridge University Press
Length:384 Pages
Weight:1.13 lbs.
Dimensions:0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"
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