Stregoneria e Superstizione in Decreti Sinodali della Diocesi di Bisignano in Calabria (1630-1678)
The Spell and Superstition in Sinodal Decrees of the Bisignano Diocese in Calabria (1630-1678)
Author(s): Artur J. KatoloSubject(s): Law, Constitution, Jurisprudence, Canon Law / Church Law
Published by: Towarzystwo Naukowe KUL & Katolicki Uniwersytet Lubelski Jana Pawła II
Keywords: Southern Italy; Roman-Catholic Church; particular law; magic; XVII-th century
Summary/Abstract: The origins of witchcraft and superstition date back to the “wild” world of humanity. The Synods of Bisignano in XVII-th century dealing with magical art and evil, aims at greater catechesis. The documents reserve to the bishop (with attached excommunication) the cases referred to the action of sacrilegious, magicians, fortune tellers. The magical practices are signs of distrust of God.
Journal: Kościół i Prawo
- Issue Year: 7/2018
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 19-27
- Page Count: 9
- Language: Italian