Malleus Maleficarum  (Paperback, Heinrich Kramer)

"Malleus Maleficarum" was to provide a guide for the identification, prosecution, and extermination of witches during the period of the European witch trials, which peaked between the 15th and 18th centuries. The book reflects the widespread belief in witchcraft during that era and was intended to serve as a practical manual for those involved in witch trials and inquisitorial proceedings. "Malleus Maleficarum" is divided into three parts: The first part discusses the existence of witches, their practices, and their interaction with demons. It seeks to establish that witchcraft is real and poses a significant threat to society. The second part focuses on the legal procedures for dealing with witchcraft, providing guidance to judges and inquisitors on how to conduct trials and extract confessions. The third part delves into various forms of witchcraft, remedies against witchcraft, and the responsibilities of civil authorities in combating witchcraft.