Daemonologie

That of James VI. of Scotland ( later James I of England) written work Daemonologie (English Demonology ) was first published in 1597 in Scotland. It was written probably on the current state of research in the period of 1591-97. The Daemonologie treated primarily in three books themes of magic and witchcraft and is similar to the GL engaged as a reference Malleus maleficarum extremely witches Hostile. With this book, Jacob wanted to encourage the persecution of witches in England and Scotland, he was inspired this, especially the witch trials of North Berwick.

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Jacob wanted with this book, similar to rekindle with his 1591 work written news from Scotland the persecution of witches in England and Scotland. This was previously I ( to 1603 ) greatly reduced under the reign of Elizabeth. The book is written in dialogue form, as it was not uncommon at that time. As was the Malleus maleficarum is divided into three books Daemonologie. Volume I. treated Arts and Sciences and represents the forbidden arts out. Especially the difference between " witchcraft " and " magic" is in this case illustrates. The second book consists of incoming deals with the " witchcraft " ( witchcraft ). In the third book of the damage spells are finally explained in detail, as well as penalties for each offense.