King James the First Demonology News from Scotland

By G.B. Harrison

""King James the First Demonology News from Scotland"" is a book written by G. B. Harrison that explores the infamous witch hunts and demonology beliefs during the reign of King James I of England. The book delves into the historical context of the period and the religious and political influences that led to the persecution of witches and the belief in demonic possession. It also provides a detailed account of the events that took place in Scotland during this time, including the infamous North Berwick witch trials, which saw dozens of people accused of witchcraft and executed. The book includes primary source materials such as letters, court records, and personal accounts to provide a comprehensive look at this dark period in history. Overall, ""King James the First Demonology News from Scotland"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and demonology beliefs in early modern Europe.1924. News from Scotland declaring the damnable life and death of Doctor Fian, a notable sorcerer who was burned at Edenbrough in January 1591. This text was written by the Royal author to prove that the assaults of Satan are most certainly practiced and that the instruments thereof merit most severely to be punished. The original of this text is in the Bodleian Library. The text is reprinted line for line and page for page. The pages are numbered the same as in the original. Written in Old English.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: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1161371419
• ISBN13: 9781161371413
• Release Date: May 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 130 Pages
• Weight: 0.99 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.0" x 10.0"