1564 Weyer Johann De Praestigiis Daemonum Exorcism Book Demon Witchcraft

  
De praestigiis daemonum, et incantationibus ac veneficiis libri V. Important work on witchcraft and demonology, and a precursor of modern psychiatry. A student of medicine and protégé of Agrippa, Weyer'believed the basic cause of witchcraft to be disturbance of imagination'. He relates 60 cases of withcraft or mental phenomena, describing the accused as usually poor, gullible women, and he advocates a rational approach, establising and confirming facts, observing physical, behavioural and emotional traits, in order to formulate'a concrete and sensible plan of treatment [along] what we would now describe as psychological principles. Language: Latin Published: Basel: Johannes Oporinus. 11 x 17 x 4 cm. If you need more photos just write me. Please view the detailed photo(s) below carefully. If you have any additional questions , please don't hesitate to contact me. The item "1564 WEYER JOHANN DE PRAESTIGIIS DAEMONUM EXORCISM BOOK DEMON WITCHCRAFT" is in sale since Friday, February 14, 2020. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "unicusbooks" and is located in Wien. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Year Printed: 1564
2. Modified Item: No
3. Country/Region of Manufacture: Switzerland
4. Topic: Witchcraft
5. Binding: Vellum
6. Region: Europe
7. Author: WEYER, Johann
8. Subject: Religion & Spirituality
9. Original/Facsimile: Original
10. Language: Latin
11. Publisher: WEYER, Johann
12. Place of Publication: Basel
13. Special Attributes: 1st Edition