Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night by Ludwig Lavater
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"Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night" by Ludwig Lavater is a theological treatise written in the late 16th century. The work delves into the phenomena of ghostly apparitions, spirits, and various omens, aiming to provide a clear understanding of these subjects from a religious perspective. The author seeks to educate readers about the nature of spirits, countering superstitions and misconceptions prevalent in society at the time, particularly among the populace influenced
by the teachings of the Church. The opening of this treatise introduces Lavater's intent to address the public's fascination and fear surrounding spirits and supernatural occurrences. He outlines the main themes, which include the nature of sightings and apparitions, the misconceptions held by both the ignorant and the learned regarding these phenomena, and the importance of grounding one’s understanding in scripture and reason. Lavater promises to explore the role of spirits in human experience, asserting that many supposed encounters are derived from imagination or fear rather than true supernatural manifestations. In doing so, he aims to clarify the confusion and superstition that has led people to misinterpret natural events as ghostly phenomena. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Lavater, Ludwig, 1527-1586 |
|---|---|
| Translator | Harrison, Robert, -1585? |
| Title |
Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night And of Straunge Noyses, Crackes, and Sundrie Forewarnings, Which Commonly Happen Before the Death of Men: Great Slaughters, and Alterations of Kingdoms |
| Alternate Title |
Of Ghosts and Spirits, Walking by Night And of Strange Noises, Cracks, and Sundry Forewarnings, Which Commonly Happen Before the Death of Men: Great Slaughters, and Alterations of Kingdoms |
| Credits |
Produced by Brian Wilsden and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.7 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Apparitions -- Early works to 1800 |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 51038 |
| Release Date | Jan 25, 2016 |
| Last Update | Oct 22, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 523 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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