A Cotton Mather Reader

An authoritative selection of the writings of one of the most important early American writers\n“A brilliant collection that reveals the extraordinary range of Cotton Mather’s interests and contributions—by far the best introduction to the mind of the Puritan divine.”—Francis J. Bremer, author of Lay Empowerment and the Development of Puritanism\nCotton Mather (1663–1728) has a wide presence in American culture, and longtime scholarly interest in him is increasing as more of his previously unpublished writings are made available. This reader serves as an introduction to the man and to his huge body of published and unpublished works.

Literature & Fiction

Mather, Cotton

Essays & Correspondence

Yale University Press

History

Americas

Magnalia Christi Americana or the Ecclesiastical History of New-England from Its First Planting in the Year 1620 Unto the Year of Our Lord, 1698

Arno

In this fascinating account of witches and devils in colonial America, the renowned and influential minister of Boston's Old North Church attempts to justify his role in the Salem witch trials. A true believer in the devil's battle to get converts in Salem and other Massachusetts towns during the late seventeenth century, Mather also believed the fantastic accusations of those who accused their neighbors of witchcraft. The theologian's book, first published in 1692, provides readers with guidelines for discovering witches, explanations for how good Christians are tempted by the devil to become witches, and methods of resisting such temptation. The great Boston minister also provides testimony from a number of similar trials, describes instances of witchcraft in other countries, and explains the devil's predicament in dealing with Christianity. Essential reading for students of the Salem witch trials, On Witchcraft will intrigue anyone interested in early American social and cultural history.

On Witchcraft (Dover Occult)

Dover Publications

The Christian philosopher: a collection of the best discoveries in nature, with religious improvements

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

The Christian Philosopher: A Collection of the Best Discoveries in Nature, With Religious Improvements

Politics & Social Sciences

Philosophy

Kessinger Pub Co

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions that are true to the original work.

Diary Of Cotton Mather 1681-1709 V1 (American Classics)

Biographies & Memoirs

Kessinger Publishing

Magnalia Christi Americana Or The Ecclesiastical History Of New England V1: From Its First Planting In The Year 1620 Unto The Year Of Our Lord 1698

Literary

Magnalia Christi Americana Or The Ecclesiastical History Of New England V2: From Its First Planting In The Year 1620 Unto The Year Of Our Lord 1698

The Witchcraft Delusion In New England V1: Its Rise, Progress And Termination As Exhibited By Dr. Cotton Mather

Religion & Spirituality

Calef, Robert

New Age & Spirituality

Essays to do Good;

Lulu Press, Inc.

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