England, King James I of
Daemonologie - with Original Illustrations
- ISBN 13:
- 9781908388810
- author:
- England, King James I of
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Aziloth Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 122
- Dimensions:
- 0.7 x 12.7 x 19.5 cm
- Genre:
- Mind, Body & Spirit, Earth Based Religions, Witchcraft & Wicca,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Daemonologie - with Original Illustrations In 1590, a wave of witch trials swept Scotland, leading to the execution of hundreds of people accused of witchcraft. This event had a profound impact on the country's monarch, James VI of Scotland, who became increasingly anxious about the threat of violent death. In response, he undertook a thorough investigation into the subject of witchcraft, resulting in this comprehensive treatise. The book is presented as a Socratic dialogue between two characters, Philomathes and Epistemon, who engage in a discussion on magic, sorcery, and witchcraft. The work is divided into three sections, covering these topics in detail. The final section delves into the North Berwick witch trials, based on the testimony of Dr John Fian, who was subjected to extreme measures to extract a confession.
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