Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night - Lavater, Ludwig; Harrison, Robert
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Delve into the mysteries of the supernatural with Lewes Lavaterus's "Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night." This historical treatise explores the age-old fascination with apparitions, spirits, and strange omens. Originally published centuries ago, this meticulous republication examines commonly held beliefs surrounding ghostly encounters, unsettling noises, and the forewarnings that supposedly precede death, great battles, and the fall of kingdoms. Lavaterus's work provides a fascinating glimpse into early perspectives on psychic phenomena and occultism. Explore historical understandings…mehr

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Delve into the mysteries of the supernatural with Lewes Lavaterus's "Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night." This historical treatise explores the age-old fascination with apparitions, spirits, and strange omens. Originally published centuries ago, this meticulous republication examines commonly held beliefs surrounding ghostly encounters, unsettling noises, and the forewarnings that supposedly precede death, great battles, and the fall of kingdoms. Lavaterus's work provides a fascinating glimpse into early perspectives on psychic phenomena and occultism. Explore historical understandings of ghosts and spirits, and the cultural significance attributed to these beliefs. This volume offers a unique lens through which to view early European history, exploring how people grappled with the unexplained and the unseen. Discover the enduring allure of the supernatural and the timeless human quest to understand what lies beyond. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.
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Ludwig Lavater (1527-1586) was a Swiss clergyman and author, prominent for his work in the field of demonology and spirits. Lavater served as the archdeacon at the Church of St. Peter in Zurich and wrote extensively on theological and philosophical matters, adhering to the principles of the Swiss Reformation initiated by Ulrich Zwingli, whose work he continued alongside Heinrich Bullinger. Among his literary works, 'Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night' stands out as a significant contribution to early modern literature on the supernatural. This treatise, first published in Latin as 'De spectris, lemures, portentis et prodigiis et de quae illis credendum sit' (1570), was later translated into English in 1572 by R. H. Lavater's 'Of Ghostes and Spirites' delves into the nature and classification of spectral entities and reflects the period's preoccupation with witchcraft and the occult. His scholarly approach combined theological perspectives with empirical observations, echoing the Renaissance humanist impulse to scrutinize and interpret the supernatural world through the prism of religious belief and rational inquiry. Lavater's writings exhibit a style marked by a blend of earnest piety and intellectual curiosity, contributing to the era's discourse concerning the intersection of the natural and preternatural. His work not only offers insight into the 16th-century mindset but also provides a valuable reference for historians and literary scholars interested in the evolution of spectral lore and its cultural implications.