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Essays on Several Important Subjects in Philosophy and Religion (Witchcraft)

Essays on Several Important Subjects in Philosophy and Religion (Witchcraft)

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Essays on Several Important Subjects in Philosophy and Religion (Witchcraft)

by Glanvill, Joseph

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London: Printed by J.D. for John Barker... and Henry Mortlock, 1676. First edition. Near Fine. First edition. [xvi], 66; [2], 56; [2], 43, [1]; [2], 28; [2], 61, [1]; [2], 58, [3, adverts] pp. Bound in modern dark calf in period style with tooled double ruling; morroco lettering piece. Near Fine with small bump at rear cover top edge; light tanning, the occasional spot of age stain. Contemporary ownership crossed out on title page, else fine.

The essays are: "Against Confidence in Philosophy"; "Of Scepticism and Certainty"; "Modern Improvements of Knowledge"; "The Usefulness of Philosophy to Theology"; "The Agreement of Reason, and Religion"; "Against Sadducicism in the Matter of Witchcraft"; and "Anti-fanatical Religion and Free Philosophy. In a Continuation of the New Atlantis."

An unusual collection of essays in support of science and true belief of witches and witchcraft. Joseph Glanvill (1636-1680) was a member of the clergy of the Anglican church notorious for his attempts to prove the existence of the supernatural using empirical methods. Puritan clergyman, Cotton Mather, used Glanvill's writings on Sadducicism as evidence for the Salem Witch Trials.

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Bookseller
Burnside Rare Books, ABAA US (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #
140946031
Title
Essays on Several Important Subjects in Philosophy and Religion (Witchcraft)
Author
Glanvill, Joseph
Book Condition
Used - Near Fine
Quantity Available
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Edition
First edition
Publisher
Printed by J.D. for John Barker... and Henry Mortlock
Place of Publication
London
Date Published
1676
Keywords
witches, witchcraft, philosophy, anglican, Puritan, England, Salem Witch Trials, Cotton Mather

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