John Webster's 'The Displaying of Supposed Witchcraft', 1656

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What were Webster’s religious views?

  • By 1648, he had left the Church of England and become a non-conformist

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Who did he intent to rebuff with his work?

  • Joseph Glanvill, who claimed the Demon Drummer of Tedworth case was genuine

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What did he believe?

  • Witches did exist, but they were not able to command supernatural powers

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Who was he taken seriously by?

  • Many members of the Royal Society?