02046cam a22003013u 4500 17209 UtSlPG 20260610133413.0 m cr n 260607r2005||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 BF Roberts, Alexander, -1620 A Treatise of Witchcraft Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2005 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2005-12-03 Louise Hope, Feorag Nicbhride and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team "A Treatise of Witchcraft" by Alexander Roberts is a historical account written in the early 17th century. The work addresses the realities and dangers of witchcraft, providing a detailed discourse on witchcraft practices and a specific case involving a witch named Mary Smith, who was executed for her deeds. The treatise is posted as a warning to Christians about the moral and spiritual dangers of engaging with witchcraft and sorcery. The opening of the text begins by establishing the context of a world threatened by hidden evil, particularly focusing on witchcraft as a manifestation of the devil's work. Alexander Roberts emphasizes the urgent need for Christians to recognize and understand this wicked art through a true account of Mary Smith, who verbally contracted with the devil and caused harm to others. The discussion extends to a broader theological reflection on the existence of witches, the influence of Satan, and the moral implications of these dark practices, setting a foreboding tone that recognizes the dangers to both societal and individual integrity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Witchcraft -- Early works to 1800 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/17209 58597 58597