Wherein is shewed, that witches are, and what powre they have gaind (with gods permission) over us..., [ca. 1630].

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Title: Wherein is shewed, that witches are, and what powre they have gaind (with gods permission) over us..., [ca. 1630].
Abstract: Manuscript tract, on paper, on the nature, extent, and prosecution of witchcraft by an unidentified author. Originally an addition to an unknown manuscript of theological commentary (the manuscript is headed "An addition to that in page 1077"), the treatise offers critical commentary on the practice of trial by water, the difficulties of identifying deliberately false testimony against suspected witches, and argues for "Christian moderation" in "passing uncharitable terms" upon witches and wizards
Description: With: Other manuscripts in the same hand, also intended as expansions of an unknown text, including "Of Atheisme, and the causes of it, allso how to roote them out"; "Certaine Remarkable Notes taken out of Doctor Ushers woorkes": "Of the soule of man, what it is"; and other notes on controversial topics including transubstantion, the nature of salvation, and the Christology of John Chrysostom. (ca. 180 p.; various sizes.).
Written in English secretary hand.
Provenance: For information on the source of acquisition, consult the appropriate curator.
Extent: 1 40 x 16 cm. v. (30 p.) ;
Language: English

Genre: Early works to 1800
Resource Type: unspecified
Subject (Geographic): England
England.
Subject (Name): Ussher, James, 1581-1656.
Subject (Topic): Church of England
Doctrinal works
Religious literature
Trials (Witchcraft)
Witchcraft
Subjects: Ussher, James, 1581-1656
Church of England > Doctrinal works > Early works to 1800
Religious literature > England > 17th century
Trials (Witchcraft) > England
Witchcraft > England

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Citation: Wherein is Shewed, That Witches Are, and What Powre They Have Gaind (With Gods Permission) Over Us. James Marshall and Marie-Louise Osborn Collection, Beinecke Rare Book and Manuscript Library, Yale University.