Publisher's Synopsis
""King James the First Demonology News from Scotland"" is a book written by G. B. Harrison that explores the history and beliefs surrounding the practice of demonology in 17th century Scotland. The book focuses on the writings of King James I, who was a prominent figure in the study of demonology during his reign. Harrison's work delves into the political and religious context of the time, examining the role that demonology played in shaping the beliefs and actions of the Scottish people. The book provides a comprehensive overview of the subject matter, including discussions of witchcraft, possession, and exorcism. It also includes detailed analysis of King James' own writings on the subject, providing valuable insight into his views on the supernatural and how they influenced his rule. Overall, ""King James the First Demonology News from Scotland"" is an informative and engaging read for anyone interested in the history of demonology and its impact on Scottish culture and society.1924. News from Scotland declaring the damnable life and death of Doctor Fian, a notable sorcerer who was burned at Edenbrough in January 1591. This text was written by the Royal author to prove that the assaults of Satan are most certainly practiced and that the instruments thereof merit most severely to be punished. The original of this text is in the Bodleian Library. The text is reprinted line for line and page for page. The pages are numbered the same as in the original. Written in Old English.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
