A Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft: With Observations Upon Matters Of Fact, Tending To Clear The Texts Of The Sacred Scriptures, And Confute The

By Francis Hutchinson

Book Overview

""A Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft"" is a book written by Francis Hutchinson and published in 1718. The book provides a detailed historical account of witchcraft and its practice, with a focus on England and Europe. The author draws upon various sources, including historical records, legal documents, and personal accounts, to explore the origins of witchcraft and the beliefs and practices associated with it. In addition to the historical account, the book also includes observations and arguments aimed at clearing up misconceptions and errors about witchcraft. The author argues that many of the popular beliefs about witchcraft are based on superstition and ignorance, rather than fact. He also examines the role of the Church in the persecution of witches and the impact of the witch trials on society.Overall, ""A Historical Essay Concerning Witchcraft"" is a comprehensive and insightful exploration of the history and mythology of witchcraft, offering a valuable perspective on this fascinating and often misunderstood topic.And Also, Two Sermons, One In Proof Of The Christian Religion, The Other Concerning The Good And Evil Angels.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1104023091
• ISBN13: 9781104023096
• Release Date: January 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 344 Pages
• Weight: 1.01 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"