The Discoverie of Witchcraft

by Reginald Scot

curioſitie of figurecaſters, the va-
nitie of dreamers, the beggerlie
art of Alcu-
myſtrie,

of Legierdemaine and iuggling are deciphered:
and many other things opened, which
haue long lien hidden, howbeit
verie neceſſarie to
be knowne.

nature and ſubſtance of ſpirits and diuels,
&c: all latelie written
by Reginald Scot
Eſquire.
1. Iohn. 4, 1.

Beleeue not euerie ſpirit, but trie the ſpirits, whether they are
of God; for manie falſe prophets are gone
out into the world, &c.
1584

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SCOT’S
Diſcovery of VVitchcraft:
PROVING
The common opinions of Witches con-
tracting with Divels, Spirits, or Familiars; and

their power to kill, torment, and conſume the bodies of
men women, and children, or other creatures by diſeaſes
or otherwiſe; their flying in the Air, &c. To be but imaginary
Erronious conceptions and novelties;

WHEREIN ALSO,

melancholy, ignorant, and ſuperſtious people in extorting confeſſions,
by inhumane terrors and tortures is notably detected.

ALSO

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The knavery and confederacy of Conjurors. The impious blaſphemy of Inchanters. The impoſture of Soothſayers, and Infidelity of Atheiſts. The deluſion of Pythoniſts, Figure-caſters, Aſtrologers, and va- nity of Dreamers. The fruitleſſe beggerly art of Alchimiſtry. The horrible art of Poiſoning and all the tricks and convey- ances of juggling and Liegerdemain are fully deciphered.