Friedrich Spee's 'Cautio Criminalis'

In 1631, the Jesuit Friedrich Spee anonymously published at Rinteln a book attacking witch trials, arguing that torture made anyone confess anything.

1631 CE · 52.19, 9.08 · status: official

The account

Spee had served as confessor to accused witches before their execution. His book helped turn opinion against the trials.

Sources

1. Wikipedia: Friedrich Spee