About the author
Koen Stroeken is an anthropologist known for his ethnographic work on witchcraft, healing, and moral order among the Sukuma of Tanzania. His book Moral Power: The Magic of Witchcraft, published by Berghahn Books, examines how Sukuma farmers attribute a form of moral power to an unnamed figure identified as a witch during times of crisis, treating witchcraft accusation as a bodily and social process bound up with a patient's recovery rather than a simple belief in the supernatural. The book combines close fieldwork with theoretical argument about how power and morality intertwine in affliction and healing. It is written for readers in anthropology, African studies, and the comparative study of witchcraft and magic, presenting Sukuma witchcraft discourse as a coherent moral system in its own right rather than as folklore to be explained away.
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💬 What our editors say about Koen Stroeken's books
“Stroeken’s work is a dense, scholarly analysis that demands patience and an academic mindset. It is not suitable for casual readers seeking practical witchcraft instructions or light entertainment. Those looking for immediate…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Moral Power: The Magic of Witchcraft - Ingram Academic Stroeken, Koen
“Stroeken’s work is a dense, scholarly exploration that demands patience from the reader. It is not suitable for those seeking entertaining narratives or practical guides to witchcraft practices. The text focuses heavily on…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Moral Power: The Magic of Witchcraft - Ingram Academic Stroeken, Koen
