Malleus Maleficarum

Written in 1486 by Heinrich Kramer, with contributions from Jacob Sprenger, this influential treatise explores the nature of witches and the practices associated with witchcraft. It served as a guide for inquisitors and legal authorities in the prosecution of alleged witches during the European witch hunts. The text outlines methods for identifying, interrogating, and punishing those accused of witchcraft, reflecting the societal fears and religious beliefs of the late 15th century.