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: Orthodoxy was not a monolith; what was considered heretical often depended on the specific city, century, or local clergy.

: It bridges the gap between the Medieval and Early Modern eras (1200–1650) to show that beliefs did not suddenly change with the Reformation.

: It brings together experts in folklore, theology, social history, and the history of science. Contesting Orthodoxy in Medieval and Early Mode...

: Rather than an "us versus them" dynamic, many people operated in a grey area of tolerated folk beliefs. Google Watch Action Data

This academic collection challenges traditional historical boundaries to analyze how the concept of religious "correctness" was challenged between 1200 and 1650. : Louise Nyholm Kallestrup and Raisa Maria Toivo. : Orthodoxy was not a monolith; what was

: The continuous negotiation of Christian orthodoxy against the forces of heterodoxy. Key Themes : Heresy, magic, and witchcraft.

The volume is highly regarded by historians for breaking down three restrictive barriers traditionally used in academic research: : Rather than an "us versus them" dynamic,

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