Prof Darren Oldridge
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About the Author
Prof Darren Oldridge is a historian whose scholarship explores the cultural, intellectual, and religious history of early modern Europe. He is particularly known for examining beliefs about the Devil, witchcraft, heresy, and the supernatural, placing these subjects within their wider social and political contexts. His writing combines careful research with clear, accessible explanation, making complex historical debates approachable for general readers and students alike. Oldridge is the author of The Devil: A Very Short Introduction (Very Short Introductions), a concise study of changing ideas about the Devil across history and culture.
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