Daemonologie

Unique Elements • Historical Context • Detailed Sixteenth-Century Historical Timeline A Fear-based Exploration of Necromancy and Demonology by King James I Daemonologie by Scottish author King James I is a book of literary nonfiction first published in 1597 in the United Kingdom. Sneak Peak ‘No doubt, for there are three kinde of folkes whom God will permit so to be tempted or troubled; the wicked for their horrible sinnes, to punish them in the like measure; The godlie that are sleeping in anie great sinnes or infirmities and weakenesse in faith, to waken them vp the faster by such an vncouth forme: and euen some of the best, that their patience may bee tryed before the world, as IOBS was. For why may not God vse anie kinde of extraordinarie punishment, when it pleases him; as well as the ordinarie roddes of sicknesse or other aduersities.’ (It should be noted that in older English, the letters “u” and “v” were often the reverse of how we use them today, as were “I” and j”. This knowledge makes the above much easier to understand for new readers of the olde tongue. ‘The godlie that are sleeping in anie great sinnes or infirmities and weakenesse in faith, to waken them vp the faster by such an vncouth forme: and euen some of the best, that their patience may bee tryed before the world, as IOBS was’ becomes ‘The godly that are sleeping on any great sins or infirmities and weakness in faith, to waken them up the faster by such an uncouth form: and even some of the best, that their patience may be tried before the world, as JOBS was.’ NOTE: This conversion into modern English is included solely for this description; the book contains only the English as originally written.) Synopsis Three hundred Scottish "witches" were tried in 1590 for plotting the assassination of James VI of Scotland, the country's monarch (soon to be James I of England). James is known to have had a morbid fear of dying violently, and the trial increased his worry over this ostensibly disloyal "un-Christian" cult and inspired him to learn more about witchcraft. The outcome of this royal investigation is "Daemonologie," which presents his ideas on the subject as a Socratic conversation between the sceptic Philomathes and the witch averse Epistemon, who discloses many facets of witchcraft. The book is divided into three sections: magic, sorcery and witchcraft, and spirits and ghosts. It concludes with a graphic account of the North Berwick witch trials based on the testimony of Dr. John Fian, the alleged head of the coven, whose "confession" was forced out of him using the Boot and thumbscrews. A Stunning Reprint "A stunning reprint" At Ancient Crow Press we take every step possible to ensure the original integrity of this book has been upheld to its highest standard. This means that the texts in this story are unedited and unchanged from the original author’s publication, preserving its earliest form for your indulgence. This title will make an excellent gift to the classic history buff in your life or a fantastic addition to your current collection. We are ready to ship this book off to you today at lightning speed, so you will find yourself indulging in this title without delay. Title Details ✓ Original 1597 text ✓ History, Religion ✓ 5 x 8 in ✓ Matte Cover ✓ Cream Paper