Inanity and Mischief of Vulgar Superstitions - Four Sermons, Preached At All Saint s Church, Huntington in Years

Klappentext A collection of four sermons against witchcraft, published in 1795 by a fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge. Zusammenfassung Martin Naylor (c. 1762–1843), a Fellow of Queens' College, Cambridge, was selected to give four annual sermons against witchcraft, following a tradition established in 1593 after the trial and execution of alleged witches in Warboys (Cambridgeshire). These sermons, and an account of the original events, were published in 1795. Inhaltsverzeichnis Preface; Sermon I (I Sam. xxviii. 8); Sermon II (I. Tim. iv. 7); Sermon III (Eccles. i. 9); Sermon IV (Psalm xxxi. 6); The most strange and admirable discoverie of the three witches of Warboys.

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• Authors: Martin Joseph Naylor, Naylor Martin Joseph
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.06.2012
• EAN: 9781108044240
• ISBN: 978-1-108-04424-0
• No. of pages: 140
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Witchcraft, RELIGION / Wicca, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Magick Studies, BODY, MIND & SPIRIT / Mysticism, Mysticism, magic & ritual, Mysticism, magic and occult interests, Witchcraft / Witches