Women's Studies 1020E Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Jacob Sprenger, Spermatogenesis, Oogenesis
14 Jul 2016
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Heinrich kramer and james sprenger, the malleus maleficarum . To refute arguments claiming that witchcraft does not exist. Arguing that witchcraft is real and a threat. To discredit those skeptical about the existence of witches. To claim that witches were more often women than men. To educate magistrates (judges) on how to find and prosecute witches. Early modern period: catholic church was one of the primary institutions governing individuals behavior. Magic, sorcery, and witchcraft had long been condemned by the church. Conon episcopi: document written in @ 900 ad. Prior to 1400: rare for anyone to be accused of witchcraft. 13th century: heresies and heretics (those speaking out against the church) had become a major problem. Belief in witches was widely accepted in european society. Convicted witches were typically sentences to minor public penances. Following the malleus maleficarum: persecution and punishment became increasingly brutal.
