Salem Possessed

Salem Possessed | Paul Boyer, Stephen Nissenbaum

Tituba, arguably a #BlackMagicWoman , is one of those accused of beginning the Salem Witch Trials. This book looks at other possible factors for the mass hysteria. No one will ever figure out the true reasoning why Salem went to such an extreme to exorcise witches from its landscape, but Boyer and Nissenbaum present some leading theories. #OctoberXFiles

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Crazeedi Interesting. I just read a book referring to that time, such a horrific hysteria over wise women . So sad that religion played a role in this tragedy. I think evil can insinuate itself into live in any age, that's why we need to always question and be on guard 6y

Crazeedi Of course men were killed in that hysteria too. 6y

Cinfhen Fascinating time, I agree @Crazeedi 6y

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Librarybelle @Crazeedi @Cinfhen Definitely a horrific time in American history. Other witch trials and hysteria happened throughout the world, but this was different. So tragic! 6y

Mdargusch This looks very interesting. I‘m taking this book because I really know very little about this time period. 6y

ferskner One of my favorites! 6y

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Salem Possessed | Paul Boyer, Stephen Nissenbaum

1692 Salem, a town in present day Massachusetts. Finger pointing leads to hundreds of arrests and several executions. Witchcraft is suspected, and neighbor turns against neighbor. Boyer and Nissenbaum wrote a few books exploring Salem and the reasons behind the mass hysteria. In this, they look at societal pressures as a cause. #naughtyneighbors #SplashIntoSummerReads

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