The History of Evil in the Early Modern Age
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- Published
- October 7, 2026
- Duration
- 26:33
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- Last updated
- Oct 21, 2026
Discusses society, culture.
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A comprehensive six-volume series that investigates how different cultures and eras have conceptualized wickedness, suffering, and moral wrongdoing. This specific volume focuses on the years 1450 to 1700, a transformative era marked by the Protestant Reformation, the rise of scientific inquiry, and the violent persecution of marginalized groups. The text …
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A comprehensive six-volume series that investigates how different cultures and eras have conceptualized wickedness, suffering, and moral wrongdoing. This specific volume focuses on the years 1450 to 1700, a transformative era marked by the Protestant Reformation, the rise of scientific inquiry, and the violent persecution of marginalized groups. The text provides a multidisciplinary overview, combining insights from philosophy, theology, and legal history to examine the period's most significant
Themes
- society
- culture