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DAEMONOLGIE
BY
King James VI of Scotland, I of England
IN
THE FORM OF A DIALOGUE,
DIVIDED INTO THREE BOOKS
Bodleian
Library, Oxford
Originally printed Edinburgh 1597
Introduction
One of our gentle readers kindly offered us a copy of the first booke, of three, of Daemonologie written by King James VI & I. I believe her comments form a fitting introduction...
King James I...wrote a book titled "Daemonologie." I have been reading the history surrounding the Stuart period in England. It seems that James was an ardent opponent of the Rosicrucian Enlightenment which took place in the late 16th century. His book was written to instruct his subjects and to denounce in no uncertain terms the rampant witchcraft of his day, whose practitioners he also prosecuted. I believe this book vindicates the Christian character of this king, since many New Age books are now claiming that he was occultist not unlike Westcott and Hort.
"Daemonologie" by King James I may be obtained through interlibrary loan (a 1922 reprint of the original 1597 edition) or a 1998 reprinting may be ordered from Border's and other bookstores for only $6. (ISBN 0-9630657-9-3)
Dear reader, please note that the editor has taken the liberty to split up some long paragraphs into shorter ones. Without further adieu, Daemonologie by King James I.
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