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Notes on witchcraft

By George Lyman Kittredge
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A scholarly essay situates the New England witchcraft panic within a long-standing, widespread belief in diabolism, arguing contemporaries accepted the reality of witchcraft on theological, legal, medical, and philosophical grounds rather than because of a peculiar local theology. It compares prosecutions in England and New England, links outbreaks to social disorder, examines biblical interpretation and critics' arguments, and counsels against anachronistic rationalist judgments, treating the events as a brief, explicable episode of a persistent superstition.

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George Lyman Kittredge

George Lyman Kittredge was an American scholar and educator, primarily recognized for his contributions to the study of English grammar and folklore. He is best known for his work "An Advanced English Grammar with Exercises," which has been influential in the field of English language education. Kittredge also explored the realm of witchcraft in his book "Notes on Witchcraft," where he examined historical and cultural aspects of the subject. His academic pursuits and writings reflect a deep engagement with both linguistic structure and cultural narratives, making him a notable figure in American literary scholarship.

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