Witchcraft and Devil Lore in the Channel Islands by John Linwood Pitts

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Author Pitts, John Linwood, 1836-1917
Title Witchcraft and Devil Lore in the Channel Islands
Transcripts from the Official Records of the Guernsey Royal Court, with an English Translation and Historical Introduction
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Summary "Witchcraft and Devil Lore in the Channel Islands" by John Linwood Pitts is a historical account written in the late 19th century. The work presents a collection of transcripts from the official records of the Guernsey Royal Court, complete with an English translation and historical introduction. This study delves into the judicial proceedings surrounding witchcraft accusations in the Channel Islands, exploring the dark chapters of superstition and persecution that characterized society during the Middle Ages. The opening of the book details the troubling history of witch trials in Guernsey, highlighting the systematic persecution faced by individuals accused of witchcraft. It begins with a notice of the alarming number of trials and executions, pointing out that many convictions resulted primarily from unfounded fears and mass hysteria. The author provides insight into specific cases, including confessions extracted under torture, and describes the various forms that witchcraft and devil worship took, such as the infamous Witches' Sabbaths. In these early pages, Pitts sets the tone for a comprehensive examination of how deeply ingrained superstition once provoked societal violence and misery, laying the groundwork for a broader understanding of the tragic legacy of witchcraft beliefs in this region. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Subject Witchcraft -- Channel Islands
Subject Trials (Witchcraft) -- Channel Islands
Subject Channel Islands -- History
Category Text
EBook-No. 17203
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Dec 13, 2020
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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