E4. Casaubon On Kelley

A True & Faithful Relation And Later Angelic Actions

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E4. Casaubon On Kelley - Subsections. Casaubon treats Kelley much more suspiciously, associating him with conjuring, magical books, deceit, and unstable conduct.

Summary

Casaubon treats Kelley much more suspiciously, associating him with conjuring, magical books, deceit, and unstable conduct. He recognizes that Dee often depends on Kelley's eyes and ears. The preface therefore highlights the central evidentiary problem of the diaries: revelation is mediated through a scryer whose motives and reliability are contested.