Of Ghostes and Spirites, Walking by Night And of Straunge Noyses, Crackes, and Sundrie Forewarnings, Which Commonly Happen Before the Death of Men: Great Slaughters, and Alterations of Kingdoms

Stepping into a late‑sixteenth‑century debate, this translation presents a learned treatise on the mysterious noises, omens, and apparitions that were once thought to herald death and upheaval. The author, a learned minister from Tigray, arranges the material with a clear, conversational style, weighing arguments for and against the reality of spirits. Readers are offered a balanced survey that avoids obscure scholastic jargon while still preserving the rigor of his Latin source.

The work weaves together vivid reports of strange sounds, accounts of monks and priests claiming supernatural encounters, and a sharp critique of the superstitions that flourished in monasteries. It aims to equip a devout audience with practical guidance on how to discern true phenomena from deceit, while also entertaining with lively anecdotes. Listeners will find a thoughtful blend of history, theology, and folklore that invites reflection on the age‑old question of whether the dead truly walk among us.