Search results
Daemonologie is a 1597 book by King James VI of Scotland on magic, sorcery and witchcraft. It was influenced by his involvement in the North Berwick witch trials and his biblical interpretations of demonology.
Jun 29, 2008 · A Project Gutenberg eBook of Daemonologie, a dialogue by James I of England on the nature and dangers of witchcraft, necromancy, and sorcery. The book argues for the reality and evil of these arts and the need for severe punishment of their practitioners.
Aug 3, 2019 · Learn how King James I of Scotland and England wrote Daemonologie, the only book by a monarch about witchcraft, in 1597. Discover how his obsession with witches influenced his policies, his marriage and his Bible.
Jun 29, 2008 · 640 downloads in the last 30 days. Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free! Free kindle book and epub digitized and proofread by volunteers.
- James I, King of England, 1566-1625
- Daemonologie.
- English
Learn about the king's tract that argued for the existence and punishment of witches, inspired by the North Berwick witch hunt of 1590. Read a passage from 'Daemonologie' and answer questions on the role of women and the devil in the text.
James' 1591 tract, Newes from Scotland, provides the most detailed account of these trials and is included in Daemonologie, his 1597 discourse on witchcraft and demonology. Through it, he attempts to convince the sceptical public of the reality of witchcraft and the dangers of magic to society and religion, as well as set out guidance on the ...
Jan 24, 2024 · A dissertation on the history, practices and study of magic, witchcraft and demonology by the Scottish king and author of the King James Version of the Bible. The book includes annotations, definitions, translations and case studies of witch trials from his reign.
People also ask
Why was Daemonologie written?
What is Daemonology based on?
When was Daemonology written?
Why is 'Daemonology' a good book?
