Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169319639)

Letters on Demonology and Witchcraft is a collection of essays written by Sir Walter Scott, a prominent Scottish author and poet. The book delves into the history, beliefs, and practices of witchcraft and demonology, drawing on primary sources and personal experiences. Scott explores the origins of witchcraft and the various superstitions and beliefs associated with it, as well as the role of witches and demons in folklore and literature. He also examines the persecution of witches throughout history and the ways in which these beliefs have evolved over time. The book provides a fascinating insight into the world of witchcraft and demonology, and is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of these subjects.1884. Partial Contents: Origin of the general Opinions respecting Demonology among Mankind; Belief in the Immortality of the Soul; Situations of excited passion in humanity which teach men to wish or apprehend Supernatural Apparitions; Story of Somnambulism; Witches and the Bible; Creed of Zoroaster; Law of the Romans against Witchcraft; Roman customs survive the fall of their Religion; Correspondence between Northern and Roman Witches; Fairy Superstition; Elves; Those who dealt in fortune-telling, mystical cures by charms; Immediate Effect of Christianity on Articles of Popular Superstition; Prosecution of Witches and Sorcerers.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: Walter Scott
ISBN-10: 1169319637
ISBN-13: 9781169319639
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 320
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.70lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d