Cotton Mather and His Writings on Witchcraft

by Thomas J. Holmes

Book Overview

""Cotton Mather and His Writings on Witchcraft"" is a book written by Thomas J. Holmes that explores the life and work of Cotton Mather, a prominent Puritan minister in colonial America. The book focuses on Mather's writings on witchcraft, which played a significant role in the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Holmes examines Mather's beliefs about witchcraft and his efforts to combat it through his sermons, books, and personal interactions with accused...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116261224X
• ISBN13: 9781162612249
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 34 Pages
• Weight: 0.22 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"