1866 Scarce First Edition - Spiritualism Identical with Ancient Sorcery, New Testament Demonology, and Modern Witchcraft.
(Description)
Author: William McDonald.
Title: Spiritualism Identical with Ancient Sorcery, New Testament Demonology, and Modern Witchcraft; With the Testimony of God and Man Against It.
Publisher: New York, Carlton & Porter, 1866. First Edition.
Language: Text in English.
Size: 7" X 5".
Pages: 212 pages + publisher's catalog.
Binding: Very good original blind decorated full-cloth binding (hinges fine, overall slightly worn and scuffed - as shown) under a protective removable mylar cover.
Content: Very good content (bright, tight, some foxing or staining mainly on the outer edges and endpaper pages - as shown).
Estimate: (Scarce with no or few other copies available for sale worldwide).
The book: Scarce First Edition of this book addressing the topics of Spiritualism, sorcery, and demonology from a theological perspective, with the author's staunch argument against modern spiritualist practices, comparing them to ancient sorcery and witchcraft. The book is structured in nine chapters, covering topics such as Hydesville Rappings, the relation between New Testament demonology and modern spiritualism, and a critique of spiritualism's fruits and its alignment with witchcraft. This work provides an in-depth theological critique of 19th-century Spiritualism, aligning it with ancient sorcery and demonology as condemned in Christian theology. It offers a detailed analysis of various forms of witchcraft, including references to famous trials and incidents, and contrasts them with modern spiritualism. The content reflects the religious and social debates of the time, particularly concerning the revival of interest in spiritualist practices. A rare and insightful work for those interested in the history of spirituality and demonology.
The author: W. McDonald was an American theologian and minister who wrote extensively on religious matters, particularly those concerning the intersection of Christianity and contemporary issues. His works often critiqued spiritualism, reflecting the broader 19th-century Christian response to the rise of the spiritualist movement.