How was magic practiced in medieval times? How did it relat to the diverse beliefs and practices that characterized this fascinaing period?

In Magic in the Middle Ages Richard Kieckhefer surveys the growth and development of magic in medieval times. He examines its relation to religion, science, philosophy, art, literature, and politics before introducing us to the kinds of people who practiced magic, and the reasoning behind their beliefs.

This book places magic at the crossroads of medieval culture, shedding light on many other aspects of life in the middle ages.