Bibliotheca, Acta et Scripta Magica: Gründliche Nachrichten, Vol. I

then I ask them to examine the doctrine of the physical power of the devil discussed in this writing as impartially and with as much diligence, and to weigh it as maturely, as I have done, and I am certain that they will then give me their complete approval.

Meanwhile, for fear of such offense, I let this work, which was begun many years ago, lie repeatedly. Also, when the printing of it had already been decided, I still hesitated, and because of this the manuscript was sent to the printing house so late that only a small part of it could be finished for the Leipzig fair at that time, as I have already mentioned before.

If some of those who judge others by themselves