Lives of the Necromancers

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William Godwin (1756-1836) states in his preface: "The main purpose of this book is to exhibit a fair delineation of the credulity of the human mind. Such an exhibition cannot fail to be productive of the most salutary lessons."Contents:IntroductionAmbitious Nature of ManExamples of Necromancy and Witchcraft from The BibleGreeceRomeRevolution Produced in the History of Necromancy and Witchcraft Upon the Establishment of ChristianityHistory of Necromancy in the EastDark Ages of EuropeCommunication of Europe and the SaracensRevival of LettersSanguinary Proceedings Against WitchcraftConclusion