Witches have always been regarded as the servants of the Devil on the Earth. They have been hunted, exiled and killed. Along these huntings, many innocent women were killed, being accused of witchcraft.
People tell legends and stories about witches and witchcraft, without really knowing much about them.
This book exhibits a review of the characteristic forms and facts of a religion in the seventeenth century that was a lively and living faith, because of which many lives were ended.
The author of this book gives an overview of the history of this religion, taking a scientific approach. In it, you will read about the origins of witchcraft and the superstition, witchcraft through the years, magic and witchcraft practices in different religions, witch cases, astrology in the past, sorcery, possessions and many other topics.