Publisher's Synopsis
""Secrets of the Invisible World Disclosed"" is a comprehensive book by Andrew Moreton that explores the history of apparitions, both sacred and profane, under all religious denominations. The book delves into the various types of apparitions, including those of angels, demons, and departed human souls. It examines the beliefs and experiences of different cultures and religions throughout history, shedding light on the universal fascination with the supernatural. The author provides detailed accounts of various apparitions, including those witnessed by saints, mystics, and ordinary people. He also discusses the role of apparitions in religion, their impact on human psychology, and the controversies surrounding them. This book is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the spiritual and supernatural world and the mysteries that lie beyond our physical realm.1729. This work shows their various returns to this world, with sure rules to know, by their manner of appearing, if they are good or evil ones; the differences of the apparitions of ancient and modern times, and an inquiry into the scriptural doctrine of spirits; the many species of apparitions, their real existence, and the operations by divine appointment; nature of seeing ghosts before, and after, death, and how we should behave towards them; effects of fancy, vapors, dreams, hyppo, and of real, or imaginary appearances; and a collection of the most authentic relations of apparitions, particularly that surprising one attested by the learned Dr. Scott. 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.
