The secrets of black arts! : A key note to witchcraft, devination [sic],…
"The Secrets of Black Arts! : A Key Note to Witchcraft, Devination, Omens, Forewarnings, Apparitions" is a compilation on the topics of witchcraft and the occult, likely written in the late 19th century. The text delves into various themes surrounding black arts such as sorcery, prophecy, and the historical context of witch trials, particularly referencing the infamous Salem witchcraft cases. This work appears to explore both the supernatural elements of witchcraft and
societal attitudes toward these practices across different cultures. The opening portion delves into the nature of the Devil and witchcraft, presenting theological and philosophical musings on the existence and influence of evil. It discusses popular beliefs about witches, their practices, and the implications of their actions, suggesting a connection to historical events like witch trials and societal fears. The text also provides examples of supernatural events and the interplay between belief and reality surrounding witchcraft, setting a tone that examines both the terror and fascination associated with these "black arts." (This is an automatically generated summary.)
The secrets of black arts! : A key note to witchcraft, devination [sic], omens, forwarnings, apparitions, sorcery, dæmonology, dreams, predictions, visions, and the Devil's legacy to earth mortals, compacts with the Devil! With the most authentic history of Salem witchcraft
Alternate Title
Secrets of black arts : witchcraft; demonology; omens
Original Publication
Baltimore, MD: I. & M. Ottenheimer, 1900.
Credits
Carol Brown, Steve Mattern and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
Reading Level
Reading ease score: 62.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
