About the author
Nathan Johnstone is the author of The Devil and Demonism in Early Modern England, published by Cambridge University Press. The book examines how beliefs about the Devil and his role in human affairs shifted as a result of the Reformation, moving the discussion away from the more familiar territory of demonology within witchcraft studies toward a broader account of religious and political change. It is a work of historical scholarship rather than a practical or devotional text, drawing on primary sources from the period to trace how English Protestant thought reshaped ideas about diabolical power. The book suits readers interested in the intellectual and religious history of early modern England, and in how theological doctrine about evil developed alongside the political upheavals of the Reformation, rather than readers looking for folklore collections or magical practice.
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“Johnstone delivers a sophisticated academic analysis that demands patience and historical literacy from its audience. While it excels in unpacking the complex interplay between spiritual fears and political power, it is decidedly…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Devil and Demonism in Early Modern England Johnstone, Nathan
“Nathan Johnstone delivers a meticulous, academically rigorous tracing of demonic belief transformations in early modern England. The text is dense and scholarly, prioritizing theological depth over narrative accessibility. It…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Devil and Demonism in Early Modern England Johnstone, Nathan
