The Devil and Demonism in Early Modern England

Been hunting for a decent copy of this text for ages. The language takes some getting used to, but it becomes part of the charm. The symbolism is layered and generous to patient readers. A few pages arrived with light corner wear, though nothing serious. Solid, if not essential.

Finally got around to ordering this. The material is presented clearly and the structure makes it easy to revisit key passages. I found myself reading passages aloud just to sit with them. Solid, if not essential.

I keep coming back to this one. Every rereading turns up something I missed. I'd have loved an index, but that's on the original text.

Finally got around to ordering this. Not a light read, but far more accessible than I feared.

This edition finally does the material justice. There's real depth here that reveals itself on a second reading. The symbolism is layered and generous to patient readers. A few pages arrived with light corner wear, though nothing serious. Good, with the caveats above.

Ordered this after seeing it referenced in another book I was studying. It rewards patience more than any book I've bought this year. The print is clean and easy on the eyes for long sessions. A keeper.

First purchase from this shop. It's become a regular reference in my practice. One of my better finds this year.

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 not for readers seeking entertaining tales of demonic possession or straightforward guides to witchcraft lore. Those looking for accessible pop-history or sensationalist accounts of the occult will likely find this dense, scholarly examination dry and overly theoretical. It serves best as a specialized resource for understanding the intellectual climate of early modern England rather than as general entertainment.