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From my perspective the text of Cotton Mather's on the trial of Susanna Martin is a prime example of a misuse of religious doctrine. It is clear that each person who came forth with 'evidence' had some personal quarrel with Susanna. This quarrel was then somehow molded into a representation of witchcraft or sorcery. You get a clear sense of exaggeration that is only made more intense by the use of biblical language and scripture. The twisting of words and phrases and meanings begin to deform any religious context into a human malady; taking away from any real spiritual truths. I think it is a text of great value in that it is a reminder of how easily one can manipulate ideas for personal gain. Tragic.

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Great YouTube on the subject.

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The Salem Witchcraft Trials of 1692: History and Sources

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Account of Examination of Susanna Martin by Cotton Mather's

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Account of Examination of Susanna Martin by Cotton Mather's

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Magistrate. Pray, what ails these People?

Martin. I don't know.

Magistrate. But what do you think ails them?

Martin. I don't desire to spend my Judgment upon it.

Magistrate. Don';t you think they are bewitched?

Martin. No, I do not think they are.

Magistrate. Tell us your Thoughts about them then.

Martin. No, my thoughts are my own, when they are in, but when they are out they are anothers.
Their Master.——

Magistrate. Their Master? who do you think is their Master?

Martin. If they be dealing in the Black Art, you may know as well as I.

Magistrate. Well, what have you done towards this?

Martin. Nothing at all.
Magistrate. Why;tis you or your Appearance.

Martin. I cannot help it.

Magistrate. Is it not your Master? How comes your Appearance to hurt these?

Martin. How do I know? He that appeared in the Shape of Samuel, a glorified Saint, may appear
in any ones Shape.

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I thought this image was perfect in it's rendering of what may have taken place at Susanna's trial.