Thomas Ady's A Candle in the Dark, 1656 (Edexcel A-Level History): Quizzes
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What was Thomas Ady's profession?
What was Thomas Ady's profession?
Renowned doctor
What source did Ady use exclusively in A Candle in the Dark to challenge witch-hunters?
What source did Ady use exclusively in A Candle in the Dark to challenge witch-hunters?
The Bible
How many sections was A Candle in the Dark divided into?
How many sections was A Candle in the Dark divided into?
Three sections
Which of these did Ady identify as a biblical type of witch?
Which of these did Ady identify as a biblical type of witch?
Astrologers
According to Ady, who was guilty of witchcraft by encouraging idolatry?
According to Ady, who was guilty of witchcraft by encouraging idolatry?
Catholic priests
What did Ady claim about the swimming test?
What did Ady claim about the swimming test?
It could be easily manipulated
What did Ady actually believe about witches?
What did Ady actually believe about witches?
They led people to ungodly paths
Why did Ady criticize King James' Daemonologie?
Why did Ady criticize King James' Daemonologie?
No scripture was referenced
What happened in Britain after 1660 that was influenced by Ady's work?
What happened in Britain after 1660 that was influenced by Ady's work?
Decline in trials & more skepticism
When was Hocus Pocus Junior published, marking an early use of the phrase?
When was Hocus Pocus Junior published, marking an early use of the phrase?
1634