Reginald Scott's 'The Discoverie of Witchcraft' 1584

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Who did he take inspiration from?

  • The Dutch physician, Johan Weyer

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What did he state?

  • The majority of witches suffered from melancholia

  • Doubted far-fetched claims of cannibalism

  • Witches who did harm did so through natural means, like poison

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What religion was he a member of?

  • The Family of Love, which emphasised spiritual connection over rigid religious rituals.

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How did he publish his books?

  • He had to self-publish the book as it was so controversial

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What was he influenced by?

  • Trials in Chelmsford, which resulted in 14 arrests and 2 executions

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Who mentioned Scott in their book promoting witch-hunting?

  • James IV in ‘Daemonologie’, who called him unchristian and ordered all copies of the book to be burned