With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo (engraving)

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With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo (engraving)

3655925 With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo (engraving) by English School, (19th century); Private Collection; (add.info.: With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo. Illustration for Primitive Religions by G T Battany (Ward Lock, 1891).); © Look and Learn

Media ID 22979048

© Look and Learn / Bridgeman Images

Comparative Congo Curing Incantation Nations Non Christian Occult Occult Science Occultism Parascience Primitive Spiritualism Uncivilised Witchcraft Witches Sabbath Wizardry

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This engraving, titled "With Doctor curing Witchcraft, Congo" takes us back to the 19th century and offers a glimpse into the fascinating world of primitive religions in Africa. The image showcases an English doctor immersed in the uncivilized realm of African witchcraft, attempting to cure its mystical powers. The scene is filled with intrigue as we witness the doctor's encounter with a group of Congolese people deeply entrenched in their non-Christian beliefs. Their faces reflect a mixture of curiosity and apprehension as they observe this foreigner delving into their spiritual practices. The print serves as an illustration for G. T. Battany's book "Primitive Religions" shedding light on comparative religious studies during that era. It explores themes such as wizardry, incantations, witches' sabbaths, occult science, parascience, spiritualism, and occultism prevalent within these ancient African traditions. Through this artwork by Bridgeman Images from Fine Art Finder collection, we are transported to a time when cultural exchange was limited but nonetheless intriguing. It invites us to contemplate how different belief systems coexist and shape societies across nations. As we gaze upon this engraving today, it prompts us to appreciate the rich diversity of human spirituality while acknowledging our collective journey towards understanding one another's cultures and religions.

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