02261cam a22003133u 4500 25048 UtSlPG 20260610133555.0 m cr n 260607r2008||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG de iso639-1 BF Soldan, Wilhelm Gottlieb, 1803-1869 Soldan's Geschichte der Hexenprozesse. Zweiter Band Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2008 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2008-04-11 Produced by Wolfgang Menges, Constanze Hofmann, Juliet Sutherland and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net "Soldan's Geschichte der Hexenprozesse. Zweiter Band" by Wilhelm Gottlieb Soldan is a historical account written in the late 19th century. This work delves into the complex and harrowing history of witch trials, particularly focusing on events in Germany and beyond during the late medieval and early modern periods. Soldan examines the cultural, religious, and social implications of these trials, highlighting the figures and ideas that influenced the witch hunts. The beginning of this volume outlines the contributions of key historical figures, notably Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim and Johann Weier, who challenged the prevailing superstitions surrounding witchcraft. It describes Agrippa's early life and his literary rebukes against witchcraft, setting the stage for the ongoing debates about the nature of witch trials during the Renaissance. Weier further develops arguments against the inquisition's practices, stressing the unjust treatment of those accused. The opening serves to establish the ideological framework leading to the witch trials, preparing the reader for a detailed exploration of the catastrophic impact of these processes on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Witchcraft -- History Heppe, Heinrich, 1820-1879 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/25048 66049 66049