Cotton Mather

On Witchcraft: Being The Wonders Of The Invisible World 1692 is a book written by Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan minister in colonial America. The book is a compilation of Mather's sermons and writings on the subject of witchcraft, particularly the infamous Salem witch trials of 1692. Mather was a strong believer in the reality of witchcraft and the existence of the devil, and his writings reflect his deeply held religious convictions. The book includes accounts of the trials, as well as Mather's own thoughts on the nature of witchcraft and how to identify and punish witches. Mather's writing is characterized by his fervent belief in the supernatural and his passionate defense of the Puritan faith. On Witchcraft is an important historical document that provides insight into the religious and cultural beliefs of colonial America, as well as the events that led to one of the most notorious episodes in American history. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1692 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

Bonifacius: An Essay Upon The Good That Is To Be Devised And Designed is a book written by Cotton Mather. It was first published in 1710 and is a collection of essays on the importance of doing good deeds and the role of individuals in society. The book is divided into four parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of doing good. The first part discusses the importance of doing good deeds for the benefit of others, while the second part explores the role of religion in promoting good works. The third part looks at the importance of education and the fourth and final part focuses on the importance of community involvement. Throughout the book, Mather argues that individuals have a responsibility to do good in the world and that this can be achieved through a variety of means, including charitable acts, education, and community involvement. Bonifacius is a thought-provoking and inspiring read that encourages readers to think about their own role in society and the ways in which they can make a positive impact on the world around them. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1710 Edition. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

Magnalia Christi Americana V1: Or The Ecclesiastical History Of New England is a historical book written by Cotton Mather. It provides a detailed account of the history of the Christian church in New England, from its early beginnings to the late 17th century. The book is divided into seven books, each covering a different period of time and focusing on different aspects of church history. The first book discusses the history of the Puritan movement in England and the migration of Puritans to New England. The second book covers the founding of the Massachusetts Bay Colony and the establishment of the Congregational Church. The third book focuses on the religious beliefs and practices of the Puritans, including their views on predestination and the role of the church in society. The fourth book discusses the challenges faced by the church in New England, including conflicts with Native Americans and the rise of other religious groups such as Quakers and Baptists. The fifth book covers the Great Awakening, a religious revival that swept through New England in the 1730s and 1740s. The sixth book discusses the role of the church in the American Revolution and the founding of the United States. The final book provides biographical sketches of prominent figures in New England church history, including John Winthrop, Increase Mather, and Jonathan Edwards. Overall, Magnalia Christi Americana V1 is a comprehensive and detailed account of the history of Christianity in New England, providing valuable insights into the religious and cultural history of the region. This Is A New Release Of The Original 1855 Edition. From Its First Planting In The Year 1620 Unto The Year Of Our Lord 1698. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. 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 their original work.

Scheduled to appear in 10 volumes, the scholarly edition of Cotton Mather's Biblia Americana (1693-1728) makes available for the first time the oldest comprehensive commentary on the Bible composed in British North America. Combining encyclopaedic discussions of biblical scholarship with scientific speculations and pietistic concerns, the Biblia represents one of the most significant untapped sources in American religious and intellectual history. Mather's commentary not only reflects the growing influence of Enlightenment thought (Descartes, Hobbes, Spinoza, and Newton) and the rise of the transatlantic evangelical awakening; it also marks the beginnings of historical criticism of the Bible as text in New England. The third volume of the Biblia Americana contains some 1250 of Mather's "illustrations," as he called them, on the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. It follows volumes presenting Mather's extensive commentaries on Genesis (vol. 1) and on Exodus through Deuteronomy (vol. 2, will be published in 2016), both edited by Reiner Smolinski. These entries reveal Mather as a sacred historian, marshaling an array of approaches and disciplines to illuminate and defend the Scripture accounts. He revisits certain themes throughout such as idols and idolatry, parallels between the Hebrew Bible and the history and mythology of "pagan" cultures, and typological significations of events and characters. Other topics warranted sustained attention in a long entry or a series of entries, such as accounts of when the sun stood still, human sacrifice, as instanced in Jephthah's vow, the building, running, and destruction of Solomon's Temple, the nature of prophecy, the dispersion of the Israelites in captivity, and the timing of their eventual return.

The third volume of the Biblia Americana contains some 1250 of Mather's "illustrations," as he called them, on the books of Joshua, Judges, Ruth, Samuel, Kings, and Chronicles. These entries reveal Mather as a sacred historian, marshaling an array of approaches and disciplines to illuminate and defend the Scripture accounts. He revisits certain themes throughout such as idols and idolatry, parallels between the Hebrew Bible and the history and mythology of "pagan" cultures, and typological significations of events and characters. Other topics warranted sustained attention in a long entry or a series of entries, such as accounts of when the sun stood still; human sacrifice, as instanced in Jephthah's vow, the building, running, and destruction of Solomon's Temple, the nature of prophecy, the dispersion of the Israelites in captivity, and the timing of their eventual return.