Wherein is shewed, that witches are, and what powre they have gaind (with gods permission) over us..., [ca. 1630].

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Wherein is shewed, that witches are, and what powre they have gaind (with gods permission) over us..., [ca. 1630].

Wherein is shewed, that witches are, and what powre they have gaind (with gods permission) over us..., [ca. 1630].

http://www.worldcat.org/oclc/702177605

Manuscript tract, on paper, on the nature, extent, and prosecution of witchcraft by an unidentified author. Originally an addition to an unknown manuscript of theological commentary (the manuscript is headed "An addition to that in page 1077"), the treatise offers critical commentary on the practice of trial by water, the difficulties of identifying deliberately false testimony against suspected witches, and argues for "Christian moderation" in "passing uncharitable terms" upon witches and wizards.

1 v. (30 p.) ; 40 x 16 cm.

Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library