About the author
Andrew Sneddon is the author of Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland, described as the first academic overview of its subject, covering popular magic and witchcraft belief in Ireland from the medieval period into the modern era. Drawing on largely unused or under-used primary sources, the book gives particular attention to the denominational differences between Catholic and Protestant communities and how these shaped accusation and belief. Published by Palgrave Macmillan, it is a work of historical scholarship aimed at readers interested in the regional and religious specifics of Irish witchcraft history rather than at practitioners of magic.
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“Sneddon’s groundbreaking study stands as the first scholarly examination of its kind, meticulously detailing Irish magical practices through extensive primary source analysis. It offers an essential, comprehensive insight into…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Sneddon, Andrew
“Sneddon’s text is a dense, academic exploration that demands patience and historical literacy. While it excels in providing the first comprehensive scholarly examination of Irish witchcraft trials, its rigorous tone may alienate…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Witchcraft and Magic in Ireland (2015) Sneddon, Andrew
