Lecture 6 - Witchcraft

A set of vocabulary flashcards focused on key terms and concepts related to witchcraft and magic as discussed in the lecture.

Witchcraft

The practice of magical skills, spells, and abilities often associated with malevolent or harmful actions.

Talismanic Shirt

A garment believed to be imbued with protective powers, often worn under armor in battle.

Halberstadt Amulet

An amulet discovered in Halberstadt, Germany around 1142, designed for protection using Christian invocations.

Gender, Race, Class, Feminism

Key themes in the study of witchcraft that explore how perceptions of witches intersect with social hierarchies and identity.

Biblical Passages on Magic

Scriptural references from the Torah and the New Testament that establish the prohibition and condemnation of magical practices.

Christian Anti-Magic Rhetoric

The discourse surrounding the denouncement of magic and witches in early medieval Christian writings and legislation.