Thompson, C. J. S. (Charles John Samuel), 1862-1943. n 50008333 · London : Lane · leaf 164
THE MYSTERIES AND SECRETS OF MAGIC and William BlackStone were believers in witchcraft, and it was not until 1735 that Parliament repealed the Statute against witchcraft and the fear of witches began to die out. The Witchcraft Aft of 1735 (George II), which is Still in force, provides that “ no… … A BISHOP EXORCIZING A DEMON (From a woodcut, XV century.) year.” Concerning demoniacal possession there is a con¬ siderable difference of opinion and the sub j eft has long been a matter of controversy. There appears to be little doubt that it had its origin in the belief held by primitive peoples…
Magic · Witchcraft
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