Cases of conscience concerning evil spirits personating men, witchcrafts, infallible proofs of guilt in such as are accused with that crime. All considered according to the Scriptures, history, experience, and the judgment of many learned men. / By Increase Mather, president of Harvard College, at Cambridge, and teacher of a church at Boston in New-England. ; [Six lines of quotations]

Some few remarks upon a scandalous book, against the government and ministry of New-England, written, by one Robert Calef. Detecting the unparrallel'd malice & falsehood, of the said book; and defending the names of several particular gentlemen, by him therein aspersed & abused. / Composed and published by several persons belonging to the flock of some of the injured pastors, and concerned for their just vindication. ; Truth will come off conqueror.

Gill, Obadiah, 1650-1700.
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1701

71, [1] p. ; 15 cm. (8vo)"To the Christian reader" signed: Obadiah Gill, John Barnard, John Goodwin...

[Terribilia Dei. Remarkable judgements of God, on several sorts of offenders, in several scores of instances; among the people of New-England. Observed, collected, related, and improved; in two sermons, at Boston-lecture in the month of July 1697]

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.

55, [1] p. ; 16 cm. (8vo)Running title: Remarkable judgments of God, related and improved.The only ...

Nehemiah. A brief essay on divine consolations, how great they are; and how great the regards to be paid unto them, : with an application thereof to some frequent cases; especially, the death of relatives. : Offered, at the lecture in Boston. 30 d. 9 m. 1710. / By Cotton Mather, D.D. ; [Two lines of quotations]

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730, dedicatee.

January 1710

[4], 24 p. ; 21 cm. (4to)Dedication to Judge Samuel Sewall signed: Cotton Mather

Thirty important cases, resolved with evidence of Scripture and reason (mostly) by several pastors of adjacent churches, meeting in Cambridge, New-England (with some other memorable matters) ; now published for general benefit.

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1699

78, [2] p."Advertisement" (p. 3-6) signed: Cotton Mather."Certain proposals made by the president an...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience : discussed , in a conference betweene trvth and peace. VVho, in all tender affection, present to the High court of Parliament, (as the result of their discourse) these, (amongst other passages) of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Caldwell, Samuel L. (Samuel Lunt), 1820-1889, ed.
Murton, John, fl.1620, supposed author. A most humble supplication ... etc.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

The first edition; another edition printed the same year, differs slightly in title and errata. This...

A further account of the tryals of the New-England witches with the observations of a person who was upon the place several days when the suspected witches were first taken into examination : to which is added, Cases of conscience concerning witchcrafts and evil spirits personating men / written at the request of the ministers of New-England by Increase Mather ...

Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1693

[2], 10, [4], 39, [10] p."Cases of conscience" has separate pagination and special t.p. with imprint...

The greatest sinners exhorted and encouraged to come to Christ, and that now without delaying. Also, the exceeding danger of men's deferring their repentance. Together with a discourse about the day of judgement. And on several other subjects. / by Increase Mather, teacher of a church at Boston in N. England.

Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1686

[6], 146, [5] p.Imperfect: faded, print show-through with loss of text.Errata, p. [3] at end.Reprodu...

The young mans claim unto the sacrament of the Lords-Supper. Or, The examination of a person approaching to the table of the Lord. Compos'd by the Reverend Mr. John Quick, Minister of the Gospel, in London. ; And now, in a second impression, offer'd unto the churches of New England; by sundry ministers of those churches, approving of it, and attesting to it. ; With a defence of those churches, from what is offensive to them, in a discourse lately published, under the title of, The doctrine of instituted churches. By certain ministers of the gospel, in Boston.

Quick, John, 1636-1706.
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.

January 1700

[2], 92 p. ; 15 cm. (12mo)"A defence of evangelical churches ..."--p. 1-59, signed: Increase Mather...

Cotton Mather

Davis, Earl Clement

April 2022

A brief introduction to Cotton Mather (1663-1728), the Last Pilgrim , including his efforts to sust...

Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions. A faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed persons in New-England. Particularly, a narrative of the marvellous trouble and releef [sic] experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits. : Whereunto is added, a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston, on the occasion of that illustrious providence. : As also a discourse delivered unto the same congregation; on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in that town. : With an appendix, in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences, from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania [sic]. / Written by Cotton Mather, Minister of the Gospel. ; And recommended by the Ministers of Boston and Charleston.

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Morton, Charles, 1627-1698.
Winthrop, Wait Still, 1643-1717, dedicatee.

[10], 75, 21, 40, [2], 14 p. 16 cm. (8vo)Caption title: Witchcrafts and possessions."To the reader"...

The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. / By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the church of Christ at Boston in New England.

Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1647

[2], 195, [1], 144 p.In two parts. Part 2 is a reply to: Williams, Roger. The bloody tenent of perse...

A disputation concerning church-members and their children in answer to XXI questions wherein the state of such children when adult, together with their duty towards the church, and the churches duty towards them is discussed by an assembly of divines meeting at Boston in New England, June 4th, 1657 / now published by a lover of truth.

Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.

January 1659

[8], 31 p."Though sometimes attributed to Increase Mather, was written by his father, Richard Mather...

Eight cases of conscience occasionally determined by the late Reverend Father in God, Robert Sanderson, Lord Bishop of Lincoln.

Sanderson, Robert, 1587-1663.

January 1674

[6], 154 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.Contains added engraved t.p., with imprint date 1673.Errata: p...

A case of conscience concerning ministers medling with state matters in or out of their sermons resolved more satisfactorily then heretofore. Wherein amongst other particulars, these matters are insisted upon, and cleared. 1 How all controversies and debates among Christians ought to be handled regularly, and conscionably to edification by those that meddle therewith. 2 What the proper employments are of Christian magistrates, and Gospel-Ministers, as their works are distinct, and should be concurrent for the publick good at all times. 3 What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions, and publick breaches may be healed : if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

[2], 85, 88-195, [5] p.Text continuous despite pagination.Thomason received his copy in November 164...

The Wonders of the Invisible World. Observations as Well Historical as Theological, upon the Nature, the Number, and the Operations of the Devils (1693)

Cotton Mather

January 1693

COTTON MATHER (1662/3–1727/8). The eldest son of New England’s leading divine, Increase Mather and g...

Some few remarks upon a scandalous book, against the government and ministry of New-England, written, by one Robert Calef. Detecting the unparrallel'd malice & falsehood, of the said book; and defending the names of several particular gentlemen, by him therein aspersed & abused. / Composed and published by several persons belonging to the flock of some of the injured pastors, and concerned for their just vindication. ; Truth will come off conqueror.

Gill, Obadiah, 1650-1700.
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1701

71, [1] p. ; 15 cm. (8vo)"To the Christian reader" signed: Obadiah Gill, John Barnard, John Goodwin...

[Terribilia Dei. Remarkable judgements of God, on several sorts of offenders, in several scores of instances; among the people of New-England. Observed, collected, related, and improved; in two sermons, at Boston-lecture in the month of July 1697]

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.

55, [1] p. ; 16 cm. (8vo)Running title: Remarkable judgments of God, related and improved.The only ...

Nehemiah. A brief essay on divine consolations, how great they are; and how great the regards to be paid unto them, : with an application thereof to some frequent cases; especially, the death of relatives. : Offered, at the lecture in Boston. 30 d. 9 m. 1710. / By Cotton Mather, D.D. ; [Two lines of quotations]

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730, dedicatee.

January 1710

[4], 24 p. ; 21 cm. (4to)Dedication to Judge Samuel Sewall signed: Cotton Mather

Thirty important cases, resolved with evidence of Scripture and reason (mostly) by several pastors of adjacent churches, meeting in Cambridge, New-England (with some other memorable matters) ; now published for general benefit.

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1699

78, [2] p."Advertisement" (p. 3-6) signed: Cotton Mather."Certain proposals made by the president an...

The blovdy tenent, of persecution, for cause of conscience : discussed , in a conference betweene trvth and peace. VVho, in all tender affection, present to the High court of Parliament, (as the result of their discourse) these, (amongst other passages) of highest consideration.

Williams, Roger, 1604?-1683.
Caldwell, Samuel L. (Samuel Lunt), 1820-1889, ed.
Murton, John, fl.1620, supposed author. A most humble supplication ... etc.
Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

The first edition; another edition printed the same year, differs slightly in title and errata. This...

A further account of the tryals of the New-England witches with the observations of a person who was upon the place several days when the suspected witches were first taken into examination : to which is added, Cases of conscience concerning witchcrafts and evil spirits personating men / written at the request of the ministers of New-England by Increase Mather ...

Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1693

[2], 10, [4], 39, [10] p."Cases of conscience" has separate pagination and special t.p. with imprint...

The greatest sinners exhorted and encouraged to come to Christ, and that now without delaying. Also, the exceeding danger of men's deferring their repentance. Together with a discourse about the day of judgement. And on several other subjects. / by Increase Mather, teacher of a church at Boston in N. England.

Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1686

[6], 146, [5] p.Imperfect: faded, print show-through with loss of text.Errata, p. [3] at end.Reprodu...

The young mans claim unto the sacrament of the Lords-Supper. Or, The examination of a person approaching to the table of the Lord. Compos'd by the Reverend Mr. John Quick, Minister of the Gospel, in London. ; And now, in a second impression, offer'd unto the churches of New England; by sundry ministers of those churches, approving of it, and attesting to it. ; With a defence of those churches, from what is offensive to them, in a discourse lately published, under the title of, The doctrine of instituted churches. By certain ministers of the gospel, in Boston.

Quick, John, 1636-1706.
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.

January 1700

[2], 92 p. ; 15 cm. (12mo)"A defence of evangelical churches ..."--p. 1-59, signed: Increase Mather...

Cotton Mather

Davis, Earl Clement

April 2022

A brief introduction to Cotton Mather (1663-1728), the Last Pilgrim , including his efforts to sust...

Memorable providences, relating to witchcrafts and possessions. A faithful account of many wonderful and surprising things, that have befallen several bewitched and possessed persons in New-England. Particularly, a narrative of the marvellous trouble and releef [sic] experienced by a pious family in Boston, very lately and sadly molested with evil spirits. : Whereunto is added, a discourse delivered unto a congregation in Boston, on the occasion of that illustrious providence. : As also a discourse delivered unto the same congregation; on the occasion of an horrible self-murder committed in that town. : With an appendix, in vindication of a chapter in a late book of remarkable providences, from the calumnies of a Quaker at Pen-silvania [sic]. / Written by Cotton Mather, Minister of the Gospel. ; And recommended by the Ministers of Boston and Charleston.

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Morton, Charles, 1627-1698.
Winthrop, Wait Still, 1643-1717, dedicatee.

[10], 75, 21, 40, [2], 14 p. 16 cm. (8vo)Caption title: Witchcrafts and possessions."To the reader"...

The bloudy tenent, washed, and made white in the bloud of the Lambe: being discussed and discharged of bloud-guiltinesse by just defence. Wherein the great questions of this present time are handled, viz. how farre liberty of conscience ought to be given to those that truly feare God? And how farre restrained to turbulent and pestilent persons, that not onely raze the foundation of godlinesse, but disturb the civill peace where they live? Also how farre the magistrate may proceed in the duties of the first table? And that all magistrates ought to study the word and will of God, that they may frame their government according to it. Discussed. As they are alledged from divers Scriptures, out of the Old and New Testament. Wherein also the practise of princes is debated, together with the judgement of ancient and late writers of most precious esteeme. Whereunto is added a reply to Mr. Williams answer, to Mr. Cottons letter. / By John Cotton Batchelor in Divinity, and teacher of the church of Christ at Boston in New England.

Cotton, John, 1584-1652.

January 1647

[2], 195, [1], 144 p.In two parts. Part 2 is a reply to: Williams, Roger. The bloody tenent of perse...

A disputation concerning church-members and their children in answer to XXI questions wherein the state of such children when adult, together with their duty towards the church, and the churches duty towards them is discussed by an assembly of divines meeting at Boston in New England, June 4th, 1657 / now published by a lover of truth.

Mather, Richard, 1596-1669.

January 1659

[8], 31 p."Though sometimes attributed to Increase Mather, was written by his father, Richard Mather...

Eight cases of conscience occasionally determined by the late Reverend Father in God, Robert Sanderson, Lord Bishop of Lincoln.

Sanderson, Robert, 1587-1663.

January 1674

[6], 154 p., [1] leaf of plates : ill.Contains added engraved t.p., with imprint date 1673.Errata: p...

A case of conscience concerning ministers medling with state matters in or out of their sermons resolved more satisfactorily then heretofore. Wherein amongst other particulars, these matters are insisted upon, and cleared. 1 How all controversies and debates among Christians ought to be handled regularly, and conscionably to edification by those that meddle therewith. 2 What the proper employments are of Christian magistrates, and Gospel-Ministers, as their works are distinct, and should be concurrent for the publick good at all times. 3 What the way of Christianity is, whereby at this time our present distractions, and publick breaches may be healed : if magistrates and ministers neglect not the main duties of their respective callings. Where a ground is layed to satisfie the scruple of the Demurrer, and of the Grand Case of Conscience. / Written by John Dury, minister of the Gospel, to give a friend satisfaction: and published at the desire of many. Octob. 3. Imprimatur, Joseph Caryl.

Dury, John, 1596-1680.

[2], 85, 88-195, [5] p.Text continuous despite pagination.Thomason received his copy in November 164...

The Wonders of the Invisible World. Observations as Well Historical as Theological, upon the Nature, the Number, and the Operations of the Devils (1693)

Cotton Mather

January 1693

COTTON MATHER (1662/3–1727/8). The eldest son of New England’s leading divine, Increase Mather and g...

Some few remarks upon a scandalous book, against the government and ministry of New-England, written, by one Robert Calef. Detecting the unparrallel'd malice & falsehood, of the said book; and defending the names of several particular gentlemen, by him therein aspersed & abused. / Composed and published by several persons belonging to the flock of some of the injured pastors, and concerned for their just vindication. ; Truth will come off conqueror.

Gill, Obadiah, 1650-1700.
Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Mather, Increase, 1639-1723.

January 1701

71, [1] p. ; 15 cm. (8vo)"To the Christian reader" signed: Obadiah Gill, John Barnard, John Goodwin...

[Terribilia Dei. Remarkable judgements of God, on several sorts of offenders, in several scores of instances; among the people of New-England. Observed, collected, related, and improved; in two sermons, at Boston-lecture in the month of July 1697]

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.

55, [1] p. ; 16 cm. (8vo)Running title: Remarkable judgments of God, related and improved.The only ...

Nehemiah. A brief essay on divine consolations, how great they are; and how great the regards to be paid unto them, : with an application thereof to some frequent cases; especially, the death of relatives. : Offered, at the lecture in Boston. 30 d. 9 m. 1710. / By Cotton Mather, D.D. ; [Two lines of quotations]

Mather, Cotton, 1663-1728.
Sewall, Samuel, 1652-1730, dedicatee.

January 1710

[4], 24 p. ; 21 cm. (4to)Dedication to Judge Samuel Sewall signed: Cotton Mather

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