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The Great Book of Witchcraft

Author : Bram Stoker
Publisher : Good Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 3682 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Great Book of Witchcraft written by Bram Stoker and published by Good Press. This book was released on 2023-12-08 with total page 3682 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Good Press presents to you this unique collection of books about witchcraft, witch trials, magic, sorcery legends, supernatural, demonology and occult practice: Introduction: The Superstitions of Witchcraft The Devil in Britain and America Witchcraft in Europe: History of Magic and Witchcraft: Magic and Witchcraft Lives of the Necromancers Witch, Warlock, and Magician Irish Witchcraft and Demonology Practitioners of Magic & Witchcraft and Clairvoyance Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch Sidonia, the Sorceress La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Tales & Legends: Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland Witch Stories Studies: The Witch Mania The Witch-cult in Western Europe Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland Modern Magic Witchcraft in America: Salem Trials: The Wonders of the Invisible World Salem Witchcraft Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials An Account of the Witchcraft Delusion at Salem in 1682 House of John Procter, Witchcraft Martyr, 1692 Studies: The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697) Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism On Witchcraft: Glimpses of the Supernatural – Witchcraft and Necromancy Letters On Demonology And Witchcraft

The Great Book of Witchcraft

Author : Bram Stoker
Publisher : DigiCat
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 3684 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (596 download)

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Download or read book The Great Book of Witchcraft written by Bram Stoker and published by DigiCat. This book was released on 2023-11-08 with total page 3684 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: DigiCat presents to you this unique collection of books about witchcraft, witch trials, magic, sorcery legends, supernatural, demonology and occult practice: Introduction: The Superstitions of Witchcraft The Devil in Britain and America Witchcraft in Europe: History of Magic and Witchcraft: Magic and Witchcraft Lives of the Necromancers Witch, Warlock, and Magician Irish Witchcraft and Demonology Practitioners of Magic & Witchcraft and Clairvoyance Mary Schweidler, the Amber Witch Sidonia, the Sorceress La Sorcière: The Witch of the Middle Ages Tales & Legends: Witchcraft & Second Sight in the Highlands & Islands of Scotland Witch Stories Studies: The Witch Mania The Witch-cult in Western Europe Witchcraft and Superstitious Record in the South-Western District of Scotland Modern Magic Witchcraft in America: Salem Trials: The Wonders of the Invisible World Salem Witchcraft Salem Witchcraft and Cotton Mather A Short History of the Salem Village Witchcraft Trials An Account of the Witchcraft Delusion at Salem in 1682 House of John Procter, Witchcraft Martyr, 1692 Studies: The Salem Witchcraft, the Planchette Mystery, and Modern Spiritualism The Witchcraft Delusion in Colonial Connecticut (1647-1697) Witchcraft of New England Explained by Modern Spiritualism On Witchcraft: Glimpses of the Supernatural – Witchcraft and Necromancy Letters On Demonology And Witchcraft

THE BOOK OF WITCHES

Author : Oliver Madox Hueffer
Publisher : Witchcraft books for beginners
ISBN 13 : 9789198735994
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (359 download)

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Download or read book THE BOOK OF WITCHES written by Oliver Madox Hueffer and published by Witchcraft books for beginners. This book was released on 2023-07-13 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

WICCA Secrets Rituals of Magic and Witchcraft

Author : Omar Hejeile
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9789588391472
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (914 download)

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Download or read book WICCA Secrets Rituals of Magic and Witchcraft written by Omar Hejeile and published by . This book was released on 2019-11-25 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In the lost universe of the magical knowledge of witches and wizards, mysterious beings of the Fairies world, WICCA is born, the old religion, the worship of nature, a hidden power, condemned and pursued, full of strange phenomena and incredible portents, the world of MAGIC. The hidden forces of the great Sabbats the power of the Esbats on moon nights, the liberation of women as a powerful mother, wise and witch. The preparation of old recipes that transform life, cure or get sick, attract or repel, waning and growth, the whole set of existence altered by magic.The secret knowledge of sects, emperors, kings, businessmen, who sought in the magic secrets of witchcraft the power of triumph. After the time of darkness now the old religion is reborn, through this book is the door of the beginning of the path of the witch and the wizard in the knowledge of divination, the spell or reading of luck, secrets to transform the useless invaluable, know the natural cycle of mutations and the changes of the seasons.To discover the lunar force and its influence, to open the doors of the parallel world of the spirits and elementals, in this book the first letter of the path to the initiation in magic is trapped, who follows the steps of magic will surely find the power to create and transform destinies... a magic book for magic people.

A Witches' Bible

Author : Janet Farrar
Publisher : David & Charles
ISBN 13 : 1446357902
Total Pages : 831 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (463 download)

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Download or read book A Witches' Bible written by Janet Farrar and published by David & Charles. This book was released on 2012-06-01 with total page 831 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: “A great reference that explains the ins and outs of one of the oldest recognized traditions in Wicca . . . a marvelous find” (Hermetic Library). Everything is here in this most comprehensive and revealing work on the principles, rituals and beliefs of modern witchcraft, including: The Sabbats, Casting & Banishing the Magic Circle, The Complete Book of Shadows, The Great Rite, Initiation Rites, Consecration Rites, Spells, Witches’ Tools, Witchcraft & Sex, Running a Coven, Clairvoyance, and Astral Projection. A Witches’ Bible is part of The Paranormal, a series that resurrects rare titles, classic publications, and out-of-print texts, as well as publishes new supernatural and otherworldly ebooks for the digital age. The series includes a range of paranormal subjects from angels, fairies, and UFOs to near-death experiences, vampires, ghosts, and witchcraft. “A very good overview and outline of how formal covens work, the structure behind them and a basic framework for these Rites within Gardnerian Wicca . . . this book alone can help those interested in this Path in completely avoiding the mass produced, watered down dreck that passes for mainstream witchcraft books.” —ombre-portee.com

Wicca for Beginners

Author : Rebecca Hood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (435 download)

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Download or read book Wicca for Beginners written by Rebecca Hood and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-06 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interested in Witchcraft Tradition & Rituals? This Book Will Teach You Everything About Wiccan Beliefs, Potions, Spells & Magic! Are you curious about unleashing the hidden powers every single person has inside of them? Wicca can help you get closer to nature and bring positive experiences to your life! Wicca is an ancient practice that draws roots from paganism and Nature worship. When you mention witchcraft to people nowadays, they mostly think of casting spells and charms just like witches do in the movies. But, in reality, Wicca is slightly different. It is a reincarnation of the earliest religions, which existed for millennia before the advent of Christianity. Wicca is often referred to as "the Old Religion." Witchcraft teaches how to establish a perfect relation with nature and unleash the great power of our ancestors. And, of course, there are spells and potions included! Spells are what set Wiccans apart from other mainstream religions. But, before you get to that part you must have a pretty good grip on the fundamentals and the rich history of Wicca. You also need to understand how to handle and benefit from your work with candles, crystals, and herbs. And, this book will guide you every step of the way! Here's what you'll discover inside this book: The history of Wicca learn how was Wicca created & who were the first worshippers A guide to becoming Wiccan what are the steps you have to take to become a Wiccan Wiccan Beliefs a beginner's guide to Wiccan belief & the five points of Wiccan belief Wiccan gods & traditions discover the secret Wicca traditions only few people know Self-dedication to Wicca daily devotions and practices of beginner Wiccans With the help of this book, you can learn about Wicca traditions, beliefs, and - more importantly - magic, spells, and potions. Discover how to become a part of this wondrous community today! This book is not only about the magick but also about achieving a wholesome relationship with the Universe. Become one with nature and live your life magically, spiritually, and wholly! Scroll up, click on "Buy Now with 1-Click", and Get Your Copy Now!

Transformative Witchcraft

Author : Jason Mankey
Publisher : Llewellyn Worldwide
ISBN 13 : 0738758329
Total Pages : 408 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (387 download)

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Download or read book Transformative Witchcraft written by Jason Mankey and published by Llewellyn Worldwide. This book was released on 2019-01-08 with total page 408 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Beyond the Taboos, the Power of Magick Awaits The rites and rituals of Witchcraft are life-changing experiences, but they are also steeped in mystery. Transformative Witchcraft delves into some of the most persistent mysteries of the Craft and provides insightful guidance for raising and directing magickal energy in accordance with your desires. Jason Mankey distills his decades of experience as he shares practical wisdom for raising a cone of power and detailed insights into creating powerful rituals for dedications, initiations, and elevations. In his chapter on drawing down the moon, he provides a vivid exploration of invocation and the subtle nuances in preparation and execution that can take the ritual to its most magisterial heights. This book also discusses one of the most mysterious of all the magickal rituals—the Great Rite. Whether you're interested in the Great Rite in token or in truth, there is much to be gleaned from the experiences related here on a topic that is frequently treated as taboo in much of the magickal literature. Direct experience with the divine and the potent energies of magick are defining experiences in a life of Witchcraft. Filled with compelling personal stories, a fascinating brief history of modern Wicca and Witchcraft, striking original rituals, and a wealth of tips and techniques, this book provides the beginning or intermediate Witch with the practical and theoretical keys they need to unlock the mysteries of the Craft. Praise: "A remarkable and refreshing exploration that is a must-read for anyone exploring contemporary Wicca and Witchcraft. Through a combination of in-depth historical research and charming personal narrative, Jason Mankey provides candid insight into important rituals and practices that are often glossed over or minimally explained in other texts."—Laura Tempest Zakroff, author of Sigil Witchery and Weave the Liminal "Transformative Witchcraft by Jason Mankey finds the perfect balance between the core teachings of magical tradition and the fresh cutting-edge magic of the modern witch. This well researched book digs deep exploring the foundations of witchcraft in a conversational and honest tone that makes the witchcraft mysteries accessible and current."—Mickie Mueller, author of The Witch's Mirror and Llewellyn's Little Book of Halloween

The Wiccan Rede

Author : Mark Ventimiglia
Publisher : Citadel Press
ISBN 13 : 9780806525174
Total Pages : 226 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (251 download)

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Download or read book The Wiccan Rede written by Mark Ventimiglia and published by Citadel Press. This book was released on 2003 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Wiccan Rede is the most essential precept of the Wiccan religion, with many spellbooks, formularies and recipe books constantly referring to and quoting from it. Yet many practitioners are unaware of the great wisdom this epic poem has to impart. This elegant, pocket-sized volume is a complete learning system that shows budding Wiccans how to extract the deep philosophical meaning in the Rede and how to put it into daily practise.

Wicca and Witchcraft

Author : Harmony Magick
Publisher : Palmero International Limited
ISBN 13 : 9781914024030
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (24 download)

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Download or read book Wicca and Witchcraft written by Harmony Magick and published by Palmero International Limited. This book was released on 2020-10-04 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: If You Want to Learn the Basic Principles of Wicca, Understand the Secrets Behind this Religion, and Start Your Own Magical Journey, Then Keep Reading... 2 Books In 1! Witchcraft is an ancient religion that teaches how to establish a perfect relation with nature, the elements, and unleash the power of our ancestors. The great difference between Wicca and the other religions is that Witchcraft requires the use of magic and spells. In fact, by making use of herbs, crystals and moon magic, Wicca can show you how to unlock the true potential of the natural world for use it in your own magical path. Do you want to discover how you can connect with Nature on a deeper level and unleash your true power? All things are possible if you follow the correct guide. Wicca and Witchcraft will teach you the basic principles of this religion and how you can use green magic to increase your power! This Book Includes: Wicca for BeginnersWicca Herbal Magic This guide provides all the tools, knowledge, and techniques you will need to start your journey into Witchcraft and you'll get access to a detailed Encyclopedia to help you getting started with herbal magic and create your own magical garden. You will learn: Descriptions of the tools and items you will need to practice real magic The secrets locked within herbs and spells How to access the knowledge of the spirit work by using the proper tools Practices, beliefs and calendars explained A starter Grimoire for spells, recipes, and more to get started with magic Descriptions of what green magic is, how to incorporate it into your magical life How to find the key to unlock the herbs potential to increase your magical power A compendium of herbs commonly utilized in magic Guiding practices for creating your own magical garden Collected knowledge of green magic tools, spells, and recipes And much more With this simple, ready-to-use guide, you can transform your life from being mundane and ordinary into something extraordinary and filled with the wonder and knowledge of the Universe! Even if you are a complete beginner and are not sure what Wicca is or what it stands for, you can quickly and easily learn its secrets and how to incorporate the magic and energy of Nature into your own life. Find your connection with the magic of the natural world and find the secrets to a life of wonder, peace, and inner harmony. Start your journey and find out how to pursue the magical arts of the Wiccan religion! Get this book today, Scroll up and Click the Buy NowButton!

Wiccan: the Truth about Wicca and Witchcraft

Author : Julia Steyson
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 318 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (629 download)

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Download or read book Wiccan: the Truth about Wicca and Witchcraft written by Julia Steyson and published by . This book was released on 2021-08-23 with total page 318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Wicca, Witchcraft and Paganism expert Julia Steyson is back with another reference book. Wiccan: The Truth about Wicca and Witchcraft is a Witches Bible. This is a comprehensive guide on Paganism, Magick, Wicca and Witches Herbs. This book is jam packed with all the information you will need to understand witchcraft and all aspects of it. You will need another wicca book. Covered in this book is: Defining paganism in detail. The history of paganism and witchcraft. Explaining Magick and a host of different spells. How to perform Wicca rituals. How Magick is used in witchcraft. The spiritual aspects of Wicca. Witches Herbs from A to Z Differences between Pagans and Wiccans You will learn a lot in this wicca book about witchcraft, witches herbs, magick, spells and paganism. This is a great book for beginners or advanced wiccans. Learn every aspect of witchcraft.

Four Centuries of Witch Beliefs (RLE Witchcraft)

Author : R. T. Davies
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1136739971
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (367 download)

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Download or read book Four Centuries of Witch Beliefs (RLE Witchcraft) written by R. T. Davies and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2012-05-23 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Originally published in 1947, it is the essential purpose of this book to investigate attitudes of leading Elizabethan and Stuart statesmen, ask whether witchcraft was of any importance in seventeenth-century English history, or even influenced the Great Rebellion. The reader is placed in possession of the more pertinent passages from the arguments used to support or discredit belief in witchcraft.

Wicca and Wicca Moon Magic

Author : Rebecca Hood
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (441 download)

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Download or read book Wicca and Wicca Moon Magic written by Rebecca Hood and published by . This book was released on 2020-05-21 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Interested in Witchcraft Tradition & Rituals? This Book Will Teach You Everything About Wiccan Beliefs, Potions, Spells & Magic! Are you curious about unleashing the hidden powers every single person has inside of them? Wicca can help you get closer to nature and bring positive experiences to your life! Wicca is an ancient practice that draws roots from paganism and Nature worship. When you mention witchcraft to people nowadays, they mostly think of casting spells and charms just like witches do in the movies. But, in reality, Wicca is slightly different. It is a reincarnation of the earliest religions, which existed for millennia before the advent of Christianity. Wicca is often referred to as "the Old Religion." Witchcraft teaches how to establish a perfect relation with nature and unleash the great power of our ancestors. And, of course, there are spells and potions included! Spells are what set Wiccans apart from other mainstream religions. But, before you get to that part you must have a pretty good grip on the fundamentals and the rich history of Wicca. You also need to understand how to handle and benefit from your work with candles, crystals, and herbs. And, this book will guide you every step of the way! Here's what you'll discover inside this book: The history of Wicca learn how was Wicca created & who were the first worshippers A guide to becoming Wiccan what are the steps you have to take to become a Wiccan Wiccan Beliefs a beginner's guide to Wiccan belief & the five points of Wiccan belief Wiccan gods & traditions discover the secret Wicca traditions only few people know Self-dedication to Wicca daily devotions and practices of beginner WiccansEYES HERE: Inside Lies The Universe's Secrets To Harnessing Your Magical Potential Using The Boundless Power Of The Moon! Did you know that the moon plays a huge role in influencing our daily lives? Whether we realize it or not, the waxing and waning of the moon affects our moods and emotions, leading to bad decisions when not understood properly. Lucky for you, Rebecca Hood heard your call! In her enchantingly potent book, "Wicca Moon Magic", you will learn all the highly detailed steps to take in order to conjure the moon's magic and use it to better your life! It's not a book about fair glitter, or bogus hocus pocus... it's the real deal! All you have to do is to open yourself up to the possibilities, so you will be able to effortlessly attract all the positive energies, and drive away all the negative ones! "Wicca Moon Magic" is a book of magic spells and invocations that will allow you to discover the energies and powers of the moon, complete with highly potent incantations for witchcraft rituals! Here's what you'll get: Harness The Power Of Herbs: Quickly mend and relieve illnesses using POTENT mixtures of herbs and magic Conjure Gods & Goddesses: Learn POWERFUL Wiccan invocations, chants and prayers to regain universal balance and vitality Work With The Moon: Easily understand the full moon's effects on emotional & mental balance to MAXIMIZE your Wiccan rituals Wield Your Sexual Magic: Effortlessly achieve full magical ecstasy, boost relationship success, and deepen spiritual contact Make Magic Happen: Swiftly learn the 4 FOOLPROOF ways to take full advantage of your magical spells And so much more!

The Discoverie of Witchcraft

Author : Reginald Scot
Publisher : Dover Publications
ISBN 13 : 9780486260303
Total Pages : 324 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (63 download)

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Download or read book The Discoverie of Witchcraft written by Reginald Scot and published by Dover Publications. This book was released on 1989-06-01 with total page 324 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: They sacrifice their owne children to the divell before baptisme, holding them up in the aire unto him, and then thrust a needle into their braines … They use incestuous adulterie with spirits … They eate the flesh and drinke the bloud of men and children openlie … They kill mens cattell … They bewitch mens corne … They ride and flie in the aire, bring stormes, make tempests … They use venerie with a divell called Incubus and have children by them, which become the best witches … In 1584, when there were few who would even defend witches against these charges, Reginald Scot went one step further. He actually set out to prove that witches did not and could not exist! King James later found Scot's opinion so heretical that he ordered all copies of his book to be burned. But so rich and full of data on the charges against witches, on witch trials and on the actual practice of the black arts was Scot's Discoverie of Witchcraft that it remained a much-used source throughout the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and is still one of the few primary sources for the study of witchcraft today. At the heart of Scot's book are stories and charges pulled from the writers of the Inquisition about the supposed nature of witches. Scot believed that the utter absurdity of the facts would be enough to stop belief in witchcraft forever. But he also goes on to give opinions of medical authorities, interviews with those convicted of witchcraft, and details about the two-faced practices of those in charge of the inquisitions to show even further why the charges of witchcraft were simply not true. In later chapters Scot details the other side of the question through a study of the black arts that are not purely imaginary. He discusses poisoners, jugglers, conjurers, charmers, soothsayers, figure-casters, dreamers, alchemists, and astrologers and, in turn, sets down the actual practices of each group and shows how the acts depend not upon the devil but upon either trickery or skill. In the process, many of the magician's secrets and much other folk and professional lore of the time is made available to the reader of today. Shortly after the Spanish Inquisition, directly in the wake of Sprenger and Kramer's Malleus Maleficarum, during the great upsurge of witch trials in Britain, Scot was a direct witness to the witchmonger in one of witch-hunting's bloodiest eras. Whatever your interest in witchcraft — either historical, psychological, or sympathetic — Scot, in his disproof, tells you much more about the subject than the many, many contemporary writers on the other side of the question.

The Superstitions of Witchcraft

Author : Howard Williams
Publisher : Tredition Classics
ISBN 13 : 9783847240266
Total Pages : 204 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (42 download)

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Download or read book The Superstitions of Witchcraft written by Howard Williams and published by Tredition Classics. This book was released on 2012-03 with total page 204 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is part of the TREDITION CLASSICS series. The creators of this series are united by passion for literature and driven by the intention of making all public domain books available in printed format again - worldwide. At tredition we believe that a great book never goes out of style. Several mostly non-profit literature projects provide content to tredition. To support their good work, tredition donates a portion of the proceeds from each sold copy. As a reader of a TREDITION CLASSICS book, you support our mission to save many of the amazing works of world literature from oblivion.

The Devil of Great Island

Author : Emerson W. Baker
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
ISBN 13 : 9780230606838
Total Pages : 256 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book The Devil of Great Island written by Emerson W. Baker and published by St. Martin's Press. This book was released on 2007-10-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 1682, ten years before the infamous Salem witch trials, the town of Great Island, New Hampshire, was plagued by mysterious events: strange, demonic noises; unexplainable movement of objects; and hundreds of stones that rained upon a local tavern and appeared at random inside its walls. Town residents blamed what they called "Lithobolia" or "the stone-throwing devil." In this lively account, Emerson Baker shows how witchcraft hysteria overtook one town and spawned copycat incidents elsewhere in New England, prefiguring the horrors of Salem. In the process, he illuminates a cross-section of colonial society and overturns many popular assumptions about witchcraft in the seventeenth century.

A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718

Author : Wallace Notestein
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 414 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (748 download)

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Download or read book A History of Witchcraft in England from 1558 to 1718 written by Wallace Notestein and published by . This book was released on 2021-01-17 with total page 414 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book Excerpt: ...ns; there is no elaborate and systematic theological explanation of human relations with demons.But these notions were to reach England soon enough. Already there were germinating in southern Europe ideas out of which the completer notions were to spring. As early as the close of the ninth century certain Byzantine traditions were being introduced into the West. There were legends of men who had made written compacts with the Devil, men whom he promised to assist in this world in return for their souls in the next.[2] But, while such stories were current throughout the Middle Ages, the notion behind them does not seem to have been connected with the other features of what was to make up the idea of witchcraft until about the middle of the fourteenth century. It was about that time that the belief in the "Sabbat" or nocturnal assembly of the witches made its appearance.[3] The belief grew up that witches rode through the air to these meetings, that they renounced Christ and engaged in foul forms of ...

An Abundance of Witches

Author : P. G. Maxwell-Stuart
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 260 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book An Abundance of Witches written by P. G. Maxwell-Stuart and published by . This book was released on 2005 with total page 260 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scotland, as with the rest of Europe, was troubled from time to time by outbreaks of witchcraft which the authorities sought to contain and then to suppress, and the outbreak of 1658-1662 is generally agreed to represent the high water mark of Scottish persecution. These were peculiar years for Scotland. For 9 years Scotland was effectively an English province with largely English officials in charge, but in 1660 this suddenly changed. The tension between imported official English attitudes to witchcraft and the revived fervor of Calvinist religion combined to produce a peculiar atmosphere in which the activities of witches drew hostile attention to an unprecedented degree.