Magick and astrology vindicated from those false aspersions and calumnies, which the ignorance of some hath cast upon them. In which is contained true definitions of the said arts and the justifications of their practise, proved by the authority of Scripture, and the experience of ancient and modern authors. With observations from several remarkable conjunctions and apparitions. As those three suns that appeared before the Kings death, &c. Impartially communicated for the publique good / By Hardick Warren.

Hardick Warren

Date:: 1651

Credit: Magick and astrology vindicated from those false aspersions and calumnies, which the ignorance of some hath cast upon them. In which is contained true definitions of the said arts and the justifications of their practise, proved by the authority of Scripture, and the experience of ancient and modern authors. With observations from several remarkable conjunctions and apparitions. As those three suns that appeared before the Kings death, &c. Impartially communicated for the publique good / By Hardick Warren. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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