Thaumaturgia; Or, Elucidations of the Marvellous

"Thaumaturgia; Or, Elucidations of the Marvellous" by Oxonian is an early 19th-century exploration of demonology, magic, and the historical belief systems connected to the supernatural. The work looks at different types of magic and the function of demons in cultural stories, mainly through historical and philosophical viewpoints on ancient traditions. It starts by questioning the nature of devils and criticizing common ideas about evil spirits, using historical context and interpretations from Greek, Roman, and Jewish backgrounds. This beginning part explains how these beliefs shaped practices, rituals, and the growth of spiritual understanding, setting the stage for a careful look at supernatural beliefs and how ancient customs still affect understandings of magic today.