 THE
UNIQUE RESEARCH that Erik Midelfort conducts has
earned him quite a following. Midelfort, an
early German historian, didn’t realize until
recently that a number of scholars consider
themselves members
of the “School of Midelfort.” What’s
brewing this fascination? Witchcraft, specifically
the
history
of witchcraft
and witchcraft trials in the German Southwest during
the 16th and 17th centuries. Midelfort was recently
presented with a special volume, edited by colleagues
and students, that consists of original papers
on a relevant scholarly or scientific topic, otherwise
known as a “festschrift.” Full
story.
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