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| − | {{stub}}'''A Witch''' is a female practitioner of the [[occult]]. In the past many witches were burnt at the stake. In Exodus 22:18 the [[Bible]] specifically bans witchcraft under penalty of death. | + | {{stub}}'''A Witch''' is a female practitioner of the [[occult]]. In the past many witches were burnt at the stake. In Exodus 22:18 the [[Bible]] specifically bans witchcraft under penalty of death. The term "witchhunt" is also used to denote a political crusade against a particular group. |
== References == | == References == | ||
* [http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/k/kjv/kjv-idx?type=DIV2&byte=312664 Exodus 22] | * [http://quod.lib.umich.edu/cgi/k/kjv/kjv-idx?type=DIV2&byte=312664 Exodus 22] | ||
Revision as of 19:13, April 16, 2007
Template:StubA Witch is a female practitioner of the occult. In the past many witches were burnt at the stake. In Exodus 22:18 the Bible specifically bans witchcraft under penalty of death. The term "witchhunt" is also used to denote a political crusade against a particular group.