Demonologia : $b or, natural knowledge revealed; being an exposé of ancient and modern superstitions, credulity, fanaticism, enthusiasm, & imposture, as connected with the doctrine, caballa, and jargon, of amulets, apparitions, astrology, charms, demonology, devils, divination, dreams, deuteroscopia, effluvia, fatalism, fate, friars, ghosts, gipsies, hell, hypocrites, incantations, inquisition, jugglers, legends, magic, magicians, miracles, monks, nymphs, oracles, physiognomy, purgatory, predestination, predictions, quackery, relics, saints, second sight, signs before death, sorcery, spirits, salamanders, spells, talismans, traditions, trials, &c. witches, witchcraft, &c. &c. the whole unfolding many singular phenomena in the page of nature

Author: Forsyth, J. S.

Synopsis:

In "Demonologia: or, Natural Knowledge Revealed," author J.S. Forsyth takes readers on a captivating journey through the realms of ancient and modern superstitions, exposing the depths of human credulity, fanaticism, and imposture. This comprehensive exploration delves into a wide range of intriguing topics, including amulets, apparitions, astrology, charms, demonology, divination, dreams, and much more. Forsyth uncovers the hidden connections between these mystical beliefs and the doctrines, caballa, and jargon that have shaped human understanding throughout history. Through an examination of phenomena such as effluvia, fatalism, ghosts, miracles, oracles, and sorcery, the author reveals the fascinating interplay between faith, deception, and the mysteries of the natural world.

Genres: Non-fiction, Occult, History

Themes: Superstition, Belief, Deception, Human Nature

Subjects:

• Demonology
• Superstition
• Witchcraft

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