Wonders of the Invisible World

"The Wonders of the Invisible World," written by Cotton Mather in 1693, examines the nature and operations of devils, while defending Mather's involvement in the Salem witch trials. Subtitled "Observations As well Historical as Theological," the book presents witchcraft as a malevolent force aligned with Satan's agenda against the Puritan colony. Mather argues that prosecuting witches is essential for securing God's blessings, drawing upon ideas from Joseph Glanvill's "Saducismus Triumphatus." This historical work offers insight into the theological and cultural beliefs of its time.