Witchcraft, Demonology and Magic

The notorious 15th century treatise used to justify the witch hunts. This primary source reveals how accusers defined, detected, and prosecuted witchcraft.

Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger

A detailed history of the witch trials in England across two turbulent centuries. It traces the laws, beliefs, and famous cases that defined the persecution.

Wallace Notestein

A wide ranging look at witchcraft, ghosts, and demonology written as a series of letters. It blends folklore, history, and a skeptical analysis of supernatural belief.

Walter Scott

A study of how witchcraft and popular magic survived well past the era of the trials. It follows cunning folk, healers, and magical practices into the modern age.

Willem de Blécourt and Owen Davies

An examination of how witchcraft accusations drive persecution and displacement today. It reviews documented cases and the human rights questions they raise.

Jill Schnoebelen