Primary Sources: Renaissance

Book by medical doctor Johann Weyer, also known as Wier, first published in Basel in 1563. The book argues that witchcraft does not exist and that those who claim to practice it are suffering from delusions, which should be treated as mental illnesses, rather than punished as witchcraft. It was influential in the abolishment of witchcraft trials in the Netherlands.
The Devil, his origin, aims, and power -- Book Two: Of magicians of ill repute -- Book Three: Of Lamiae -- Book Four: Of those who are thought to be afflicted by the witchcraft of Lamiae -- Book Five: Treatment of persons who are believed to be afflicted by the witchcraft of Lamiae or possessed by a demon -- Book Six: Of the punishment of notorious magicians, witches, and poisoners.