Royal demonology and witch persecution
Daemonologie: A Scholarly Treatise on Demons, Witches, and Supernatural Evil
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King James I's learned treatise examining demonology, witchcraft, and supernatural evil from scholarly perspective. Argues for reality of witches and demons based on biblical authority and contemporary evidence. Discusses witches' powers, demons' nature, and methods of supernatural harm. Represents late 16th-century educated perspective on witchcraft and demonology combining religious, philosophical, and empirical arguments.
Also known asKing James Demonology · Witches and Demons
This edition1597
EditionKing James I's scholarly treatise on demonology, witchcraft, and supernatural evil. Written during reign before becoming English king, reflects period concerns with witchcraft and demonic activity.
DemonologyScottish FolkloreReligious philosophyEuropean folklorebinding and hexingWitchcraft (Historical)The Infernal HierarchyDemonic pactsCatholic DemonologyDemonic PossessionReligious demonologySupernatural evil
Contents30 chapters
- 01Contents
- 02The Preface. To The Reader.
- 03First Booke.
- 04Chap. I.
- 05Chap. II.
- 06Chap. III.
- 07Chap. IIII.
- 08Chap. V.
- 09Chap. VI.
- 10Chap. VII.
- 11Seconde Booke.
- 12Chap. I.
- 13Chap. II.
- 14Chap. III.
- 15Chap. IIII.
- 16Chap. V.
- 17Chap. VI.
- 18Chap. VII.
- 19Thirde Booke.
- 20Chap. I.
- 21Chap. II.
- 22Chap. III.
- 23Chap. IIII.
- 24Chap. V.
- 25Chap. VI.
- 26Newes from Scotland.
- 27To the Reader.
- 28Discourse.
- 29THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
- 30"Cover"
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