Memorable providences, relating to vvitchcrafts and possessions: a faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed persons in New-England. Particularly, a narrative of the marvellous trouble and relief, experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits. Whereunto is added, a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston, on the occasion of that illustrious providence. As also, a discourse delivered unto the same congregation; on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in the town. With an appendix, in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences, from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania. Written by Cotton Mather, minister of the Gospel. And recommended by the ministers of Boston and Charleston.

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• Memorable providences, relating to vvitchcrafts and possessions: a faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed persons in New-England. Particularly, a narrative of the marvellous trouble and relief, experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits. Whereunto is added, a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston, on the occasion of that illustrious providence. As also, a discourse delivered unto the same congregation; on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in the town. With an appendix, in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences, from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania. Written by Cotton Mather, minister of the Gospel. And recommended by the ministers of Boston and Charleston.
• Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions

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• Cotton Mather (Author)

Imprint

[Edinburgh]: Printed at Boston in New-England, and re-printed at Edinburgh by the heirs and successors of Andrew Anderson, printer to His most excellent Majesty, anno Dom. 1697.

Publication year

1697-1697

ESTC No.

R16658

Grub Street ID

64478

Description

[6], 102 p. ; 12⁰

Note

"To the reader" signed: Charles Morton [and 3 others].

The appendix (p. 95-102) is a reply to: Keith, George. The Presbyterian and independent visible churches in New England and else-where, brought to the test.Citation/references Wing (2nd ed.) M1124.

Holmes, T.J. Cotton Mather, 228-C

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