The Wonders of the Invisible World / Being an Account of the Tryals of Several Witches Lately Executed in New-England, to which is added A Farther Account of the Tryals of the New-England Witches
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The author recounts and analyzes a recent series of witchcraft prosecutions in New England, compiling reported incidents, witness testimonies, and the legal procedures that led to convictions and executions. He defends the reality of demonic agency and the relevance of spectral and other supernatural evidences, offers theological reflections on demonic influence, and sets out principles for those conducting inquiries and offering spiritual counsel. The book surveys contemporary writings on methods of detecting witchcraft, cautions against rash judgments, and emphasizes use of reason alongside perceived supernatural information. An appended account by a colleague records additional trials and observations.
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