The Demonology of King James I

By Donald Tyson

Step into the fascinating and unsettling history of witchcraft beliefs, demonology, and the supernatural in seventeenth-century Scotland.

Originally written by King James I and published in 1597, Daemonologie became one of the most controversial religious works of its time. In this annotated edition, occult scholar Donald Tyson makes the original text more accessible to contemporary readers while exploring the historical circumstances surrounding its creation.

The book also includes News from Scotland, an account of the North Berwick witch trials, which took place during King James's reign.

Through historical commentary, original writings, and period woodcut illustrations, readers can explore how early modern society understood witchcraft, spirits, demons, and accusations of magical practices.

Inside you'll discover:

• The complete original text of Daemonologie

• Donald Tyson's modernized and annotated edition

• The historical account News from Scotland

• Background on the North Berwick witch trials

• King James I's beliefs about witchcraft and demonology

• Historical woodcut illustrations

• Insight into Jacobean occult and religious beliefs

An intriguing historical resource for readers interested in witchcraft history, folklore, demonology, the history of superstition, and early modern occult literature.

Book Details

• Original Author: King James I

• Editor and Annotator: Donald Tyson

• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications

• Format: Paperback

• Pages: 360

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780738723457