Soldan's Geschichte der Hexenprozesse. Zweiter Band

This volume continues a comprehensive survey of the European witch persecutions, moving from the mid‑sixteenth century into the early eighteenth. Organized into tightly focused chapters, it examines court records, theological debates, and the shifting legal landscape across both secular and ecclesiastical territories. The author weaves together the stories of prominent thinkers—from the controversial writings of Cornelius Agrippa to the legal reforms of Balthasar Bekker—while preserving the original spelling and punctuation of contemporary sources.

The listener is guided through a vivid portrait of an era where superstition met emerging rationalism, hearing how scholars, physicians, and lawmakers debated the reality of witchcraft. Detailed annotations highlight subtle corrections and translations of Greek passages, making the dense material approachable. By the end of the first half, you’ll have a clearer sense of how early critics challenged the hysteria and set the stage for the gradual decline of witch trials.