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Author : John Stearne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 1648
Category : Witchcraft
ISBN : OCLC:10445619
Author : John Stearne
Publisher : Rota at the University of Exeter
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 1973
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : WISC:89006216170
Author : John Stearne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 67 pages
File Size : 44,5 Mb
Release : 1648
Category : Witchcraft
ISBN : OCLC:165980728
Author : Scott Eaton
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 217 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2020-05-31
Category : History
ISBN : 9781000079432
Between 1645-7, John Stearne led the most significant outbreak of witch-hunting in England. As accusations of witchcraft spread across East Anglia, Stearne and Matthew Hopkins were enlisted by villagers to identify and eradicate witches. After the trials finally subsided in 1648, Stearne wrote his only publication, A confirmation and discovery of witchcraft, but it had a limited readership. Consequently, Stearne and his work fell into obscurity until the 1800s, and were greatly overshadowed by Hopkins and his text. This book is the first study which analyses Stearne’s publication and contextualises his ideas within early modern intellectual cultures of religion, demonology, gender, science, and print in order to better understand the witch-finder’s beliefs and motives. The book argues that Stearne was a key player in the trials, that he was not a mainstream ‘puritan’, and that his witch-finding availed from contemporary science. It traces A confirmation’s reception history from 1648 to modern day and argues that the lack of research focusing on Stearne has resulted in misrepresentations of the witch-finder in the historiography of witchcraft. This book redresses the imbalance and seeks to provide an alternative reading of the East Anglian witch-hunt and of England’s premier witch-hunter, John Stearne.
Author : John STEARNE
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 71 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2021-09-23
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9798483075165
This book was written by John Stearne (Sterne) and is his sole publication. He was closely associated with Witch-Finder General Matthew Hopkins and participated in an intense campaign between 1645 and 1647. oh of whom were professionals and not indifferent to profit and notoriety. Stearne was labelled a puritan and the book pays close attention to biblical texts.
Author : John Stearne
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 128 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 1630
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:1243866931
Author : Matthew Hopkins,John Stearne
Publisher : Puckrel Publishing
Page : 98 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Witchcraft
ISBN : 9780955635014
Scholarly reprint of the writings of the Witchfinder General and his accomplice.
Author : Reginald Scot
Publisher : Courier Corporation
Page : 321 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 1989-06-01
Category : History
ISBN : 9780486260303
16th-century classic debunks witchcraft but offers remarkable primary source of information on witchcraft, witch trials, practice of the black arts. Introduction by Montague Summers. 17 illustrations.
Author : Charlotte-Rose Millar
Publisher : Taylor & Francis
Page : 230 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2017-07-14
Category : History
ISBN : 9781134769810
This book represents the first systematic study of the role of the Devil in English witchcraft pamphlets for the entire period of state-sanctioned witchcraft prosecutions (1563-1735). It provides a rereading of English witchcraft, one which moves away from an older historiography which underplays the role of the Devil in English witchcraft and instead highlights the crucial role that the Devil, often in the form of a familiar spirit, took in English witchcraft belief. One of the key ways in which this book explores the role of the Devil is through emotions. Stories of witches were made up of a complex web of emotionally implicated accusers, victims, witnesses, and supposed perpetrators. They reveal a range of emotional experiences that do not just stem from malefic witchcraft but also, and primarily, from a witch’s links with the Devil. This book, then, has two main objectives. First, to suggest that English witchcraft pamphlets challenge our understanding of English witchcraft as a predominantly non-diabolical crime, and second, to highlight how witchcraft narratives emphasized emotions as the primary motivation for witchcraft acts and accusations.
Author : Matthew Hopkins
Publisher : Graphic Arts Books
Page : 14 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2021-02-09
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781513276465
Starting in the 15th century, a fear of witchcraft and alternative practices grew into a hysteria. Because witches were suspected to be devil worshippers, they were considered heretics to the Christian church. Consequently, the Christians launched a crusade against these women and men. Matthew Hopkins was not only among the greatest supporters of this crusade, but also one of the most active participants. In just over a year, Matthew Hopkins, a self-proclaimed “Witchfinder General”, killed over one hundred people. While the witch hunt hysteria infected much of the 17th century society in England, there were still those who opposed the accusations and discrimination against witches. After being criticized for his work, Hopkins decided to publish a guide to witch hunting, including methods to discover a witch, how to torture them into a confession, and how to prosecute them. Along with outlines of torture methods, such as sleep deprivation and forced physical activity, The Discovery of Witches also addressed the questions and concerns raised by those who did not support Hopkins. Under the guise of being a man of God, Hopkins claimed to have been sent on a divine mission to manipulate other religious groups into joining his cause. As Hopkin’s practices brought him lucrative success, he rose to a short-lived power, but his published doctrine spread his influence for years after his death. The Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins is a short text of immeasurable insight. Though now recognized as zealot propaganda, The Discovery of Witches depicts a chilling perspective of a heinous time in history, including the concerns of those who opposed it. While Hopkin’s work immortalizes a fascinating yet repulsive historical movement, it also invites readers to reflect on the ways the spirit of his manipulation is still present in modern society. This edition of The Discovery of Witches by Matthew Hopkins features an eye-catching cover deign and is printed in an easy-to-read font, making it both readable and modern.
Author : Matthew Hopkins,Stearn John
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 238 pages
File Size : 55,7 Mb
Release : 2016-06-30
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1548284297
Of the one hundred witches that were apprehended on charges of witchcraft in Essex during the year 1645, this book provides details on the capture, examinations and execution of the 30 primary witches. Within these pages include the judicial discovery, confessions, investigative procedure, and the evidence used to convict these witches to the sentance of death. The principle witch at the center of these trials was Anne West, known by the circle of witches as 'Old Beldam'. Presented here is the judicial Discovery of the Beldam Witch Trials. Included in this text are works of witch-finders Matthew Hopkins and John Sterne, 'The Discovery of Witches' and 'The Confirmation and Discovery of Witch-Craft'. These were the key figures during the Witch hunt, leading the discovery of an estimated 200 suspected witches in just two years.
Author : Reginald Scot
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,9 Mb
Release : 1584
Category : Demonology
ISBN : OCLC:1355326089
Author : Thomas active 1612-1618 Potts
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 270 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2023-08-22
Category : Fiction
ISBN : EAN:8596547526193
"Discovery of Witches. The Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Lancaster" by Thomas active 1612-1618 Potts. Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.
Author : James Sharpe
Publisher : University of Pennsylvania Press
Page : 388 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 1997-08-29
Category : History
ISBN : 0812216334
The first comprehensive scholarly history of witchcraft in England in over eighty years.
Author : Montague Summers
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 84 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1982
Category : History
ISBN : UVA:X000402348
