The Encyclopedia of Witchcraft and DemonologyA full-scale compendium of fact, history and legend, from original sources, about witchcraft and demonology, covering demonic possession and exorcism. Illustrated. |
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Page 174
... suspected and afterwards sations might “ move the judge to examine some of these persons were said to the party , but [ be ] of no moment for amend . conviction . ” The " presumptions of guilt " justified a Out of such “ certainties ...
... suspected and afterwards sations might “ move the judge to examine some of these persons were said to the party , but [ be ] of no moment for amend . conviction . ” The " presumptions of guilt " justified a Out of such “ certainties ...
Page 177
... suspect , even when he confessed imdicia ranged from ugliness and deformity , mediately , was always put to torture ... suspects . As early as 1254 , Pope In- this way , trials speedily snowballed , and nocent IV decreed that the person ...
... suspect , even when he confessed imdicia ranged from ugliness and deformity , mediately , was always put to torture ... suspects . As early as 1254 , Pope In- this way , trials speedily snowballed , and nocent IV decreed that the person ...
Page 509
... suspected witch ] is placed with good conscience be used , howbeit not in the middle of a room upon a stool , or in every case , but only upon strong and table , cross - legged , or in some other uneasy great presumptions going before ...
... suspected witch ] is placed with good conscience be used , howbeit not in the middle of a room upon a stool , or in every case , but only upon strong and table , cross - legged , or in some other uneasy great presumptions going before ...
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