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_aWebster, John, _d1611-1682 |
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| 245 | 1 | 4 | _aThe displaying of supposed witchcraft |
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_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2024 |
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| 500 | _aRelease date is 2024-01-07 | ||
| 508 | _aRichard Tonsing and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) | ||
| 520 | _a"The Displaying of Supposed Witchcraft" by John Webster is a treatise on the nature of witchcraft and its misconceptions, written in the late 17th century. The work contemplates the phenomenon of witchcraft, with an emphasis on separating the reality of deceitful practices from the superstitions that have historically surrounded them. Webster seeks to clarify misconceptions surrounding witches, refuting widely held beliefs such as witches' alleged powers to transform and their supposed dealings with the devil. The opening of the treatise establishes Webster's intent to dismantle prevalent myths regarding witchcraft and illustrates his dedication to presenting an informed and logical argument against the superstitions that plagued society. He discusses the unjust accusations faced by learned individuals who challenged the status quo surrounding witchcraft. Through a rational lens, Webster sets out to explore the definitions, beliefs, and the societal implications of these misconceptions, aiming to lend clarity to a subject often clouded by fear and ignorance. His dedication to dispelling these myths aims to provide a more nuanced understanding of witchcraft, highlighting the dangerous consequences of false accusations and the importance of discernment. (This is an automatically generated summary.) | ||
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_pOriginally published: _cLondon: J. M., 1676 |
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| 653 | _aWitchcraft | ||
| 653 | _aWitchcraft -- Early works to 1800 | ||
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