A Dialogue Concerning Witches And Witchcrafts (1842) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781164702047)

A Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcrafts is a book written by George Gifford in 1842. The book is a comprehensive analysis of the beliefs and practices surrounding witches and witchcrafts during the 16th and 17th centuries. The author engages in a dialogue with a fictional character, Philomathes, who represents the skeptical and rationalist viewpoint. Gifford provides a detailed account of the history of witchcraft and the various methods used to identify and prosecute witches. He also examines the theological and philosophical arguments related to witchcraft, including the concept of demonic possession and the existence of witches' covens. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the superstitions and fears prevalent during the early modern period. It also provides a valuable insight into the intellectual debates surrounding witchcraft during the 19th century. Overall, A Dialogue Concerning Witches and Witchcrafts is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of witchcraft and the occult.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.

Author: George Gifford
ISBN-10: 1164702041
ISBN-13: 9781164702047
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 154
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 0.88lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.50d