5.1.1 Reclaiming Territory for the Catholic Church

What was the broader goal of the witch hunts in Bamberg during the Counter-Reformation

To reclaim and solidify Catholic Church territory and authority

Who was they key leader in Bamberg’s with hunts and the Counter-Reformation

Prince-Bishop von Aschhausen

How did economic measures support the Catholic Church’s efforts during the Bamberg witch hunts

Fines were imposed and supplies like wood were restricted to weaken Protestant communities

What political actions accompanied the Bamberg witch hunts to reinforce Catholic control

Catholic soldiers were forced to live in Protestant villages, and people who disagreed with the Church’s rules were kicked out of the area.

How were witch hunts used for religious purposes during the counter-reformation in Bamberg

Protestants were linked to witchcraft to portray Catholicism as the defender against heresy

Why was linking Protestantism with witchcraft significant for the Catholic Church

It justified persecution and reinforced the Church’s authority by demonizing Protestant faith