Divination by Dreams
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) covers a form of divination which makes use of dreams for the purpose of gaining hidden knowledge or making predictions of future events.
Nathanael Homes
Lived 1599–1678
Necromancy
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) summarizes a form of divination known as necromancy, also called the black art, which involves attempts to communicate with the dead.
Haruspicy and Sortilegy
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) identifies two categories of diabolical divination, one more ancient, involving animal sacrifices, and another far too common today, involving the casting of lots, and both involving a like appeal to luck.
Auspicy, Augury, and Alectryomancy
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) explains a category of diabolical divination which has historically been associated with the interpretation of various animals, especially birds, in order to acquire special knowledge or direction, and lists several current instances.
Divination
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) summarizes the diabolical art of divination, regarding what it generally involves and how it relates to the Devil, and lists 8 primary categories in which it is used.
Witchcraft
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) gives a comprehensive overview of witchcraft or divination, how it relates to the Devil and how it is practiced by those who are in league with him (whether explicitly or implicitly).
Particular Instances of Apostasy
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) explains how Satan employs various means to bewitch men and women from the truth, and lists several religious movements in particular as examples of apostasy.
General Apostasy of the Last Days
Nathanael Homes (1599–1678) explains the nature and depravity of those who turn away from the Christian faith, and argues that we see in our present time the general apostasy that Scripture forewarns should come in the last days.