A treatise concerning enthusiasme, as it is an effect of nature: but is mistaken by many for either divine inspiration, or diabolical possession / By Meric Casaubon.

  • Méric Casaubon
Date:
1656
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Credit: A treatise concerning enthusiasme, as it is an effect of nature: but is mistaken by many for either divine inspiration, or diabolical possession / By Meric Casaubon. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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