Witchcraft in the Early Modern Period 🔮🪬✡️ by Maria Fernanda Torres https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv en-us 2023-05-23 17:30:45 UTC 2023-05-24 03:41:56 UTC hello@padlet.com mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602523609 "A Blow at Modern Sadducism" is an influential work that holds significant importance due to its exploration of philosophical considerations surrounding witchcraft. Authored by a member of the Royal Society, this text not only presents a compelling argument against the prevailing belief in witchcraft but also sheds light on the renowned disturbance caused by a drummer in the residence of Mr. John Mompesson. Additionally, the work offers insightful reflections on the subjects of drollery and atheism, making it a comprehensive examination of these interconnected topics. As a result, this publication carries weight in challenging popular beliefs, fostering critical thinking, and contributing to the broader intellectual discourse of its time.]]> 2023-05-24 02:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602523609 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602534910 "A Discovery of the Impostures of Witches and Astrologers" by John Brinley holds significant importance due to its role in debunking prevalent beliefs and practices surrounding witchcraft and astrology. Published during a time when these supernatural phenomena were widely accepted, Brinley's work provided a critical examination of the claims and methods employed by witches and astrologers. By meticulously exposing their impostures, Brinley challenged the existing superstitions and facilitated a shift toward rationality and skepticism. This publication played a crucial role in enlightening the public, contributing to the decline of witchcraft trials and fostering a more scientific approach to understanding the natural world.]]> 2023-05-24 02:19:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602534910 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602556093 The book "Saducismus Triumphatus" by Joseph Glanvil was of great importance due to its comprehensive exploration of the possibility and existence of witches and apparitions. Divided into two parts, the first discussing the feasibility of these supernatural phenomena and the second providing evidence of their actual existence, Glanvil's work aimed to provide a rational and logical approach to the topic. Additionally, the inclusion of a letter by Dr. Henry More and an authentic account of Swedish witches translated by Anth. Horneck added credibility and furthered the book's impact. By presenting a balanced examination and supporting it with verifiable accounts, "Saducismus Triumphatus" contributed to the broader discourse on witchcraft, challenging skeptics and validating believers, and played a significant role in shaping public opinion during a time when the existence of witches and apparitions was widely debated.]]> 2023-05-24 02:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602556093 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602615398 2023-05-24 03:14:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602615398 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602615691 2023-05-24 03:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602615691 “THEN it may be said, that if wicked spirits can hurt us by the direction, and at the desire of a Witch, one would think they should have the same power to do us injury without instigation or compact; and if this be granted, 'tis a wonder that we are not alwayes annoy'd and infested by them.“ mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602618254 2023-05-24 03:17:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602618254 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602618968 “We find in the History of the Bible, the names and practices of certain Witches and Sorcerers, as particularly we have the names of those two so famous or rather infamous Sorcerers of Egypt. 2 Tim. 3. 8. Dan. 2. 2. We read that Nebuchadnezzar had Dreamed certain Dreams, at which he was much perplexed, and very desirous to know the Interpretation of them; he gave Commandment to call the Magicians and the Astrologers, and the Sorcerers, and the Chaldeans, for to shew the King his Dreams.”]]> 2023-05-24 03:17:37 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602618968 “THERE ARE Actions in most of those Relations ascribed to Witches, which are ridiculous and impossible in the nature of things; such are (1) their flying out of windows, after they have anointed themselves, to remote places. (2) Their transformation into Cats, Hares, and other Creatures. (3) Their feeling all the hurts in their own bodies which they have received in those. (4) Their raising Tempests, by muttering some nonsensical words, or performing ceremonies alike impertinent as ridiculous. And (5) their being suck'd in a certain private place of their bodies by a Familiar. These are presumed to be actions inconsistent with the nature of Spirits, and above the powers of those poor and miserable Agents. And therefore the Objection supposeth them performed onely by the Fancy; and that the whole mystery of Witchcraft is but an illusion of crasie imagination.” mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602619604 2023-05-24 03:18:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602619604 Glanvill, J., 1636-1680. (1668). A blow at modern sadducism in some philosophical considerations about witchcraft. to which is added, the relation of the fam'd disturbance by the drummer, in the house of mr. john mompesson, with some reflections on drollery and atheisme. / by a member of the royal society. [Philosophical endeavor in the defence of the being of witches and apparitions. Palpable evidence of spirits and witchcraft.]. London: Retrieved from https://login.pbidi.unam.mx:2443/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fbooks%2Fblow-at-modern-sadducism-some-philosophical%2Fdocview%2F2264202137%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D14598 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602641042 2023-05-24 03:35:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602641042 Brinley, J. (1680). A discovery of the impostures of witches and astrologers by john brinley [Discourse of the impostures practiced in judicial astrology.]. London: Retrieved from https://login.pbidi.unam.mx:2443/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fbooks%2Fdiscovery-impostures-witches-astrologers-john%2Fdocview%2F2248499345%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D14598 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602641572 2023-05-24 03:36:21 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602641572 Glanvill, J., 1636-1680. (1681). Saducismus triumphatus, or, full and plain evidence concerning witches and apparitions in two parts : The first treating of their possibility, the second of their real existence / by joseph glanvil. with a letter of dr. henry more on the same subject and an authentick but wonderful story of certain swedish witches done into english by anth. horneck [Full and plain evidence concerning witches and apparitions.]. London: Retrieved from https://login.pbidi.unam.mx:2443/login?qurl=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.proquest.com%2Fbooks%2Fsaducismus-triumphatus-full-plain-evidence%2Fdocview%2F2248506035%2Fse-2%3Faccountid%3D14598 mafernantg https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602642463 2023-05-24 03:37:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mafernantg/p8x3sjw3l70uxutv/wish/2602642463