reginald scott Flashcards
(25 cards)
Who is the author of The Discoverie of Witchcraft?
Reginald Scot
In what year was The Discoverie of Witchcraft published?
1584
What was Scot’s primary influence in his work on witchcraft?
Johann Weyer
What did Johann Weyer argue about supposed witches?
They were suffering from melancholia and could not cause harm themselves
What sect was Scot a member of?
Family of Love
What core belief did the Family of Love hold?
Nature controlled events on Earth, not God
How did Scot view the Catholic Church in relation to witch-hunts?
He connected fraudulent witch-hunts to the Catholic Church
What did Scot argue about superstition as defined by papists?
It is a religion observed beyond measure and practiced with evil circumstances
What is one reason for the increase in witch trials across Europe according to historians?
Religious fanaticism from Protestant and Catholic Reformations
What was the outcome of the witch trials in Chelmsford?
Multiple accusations, convictions, and executions
What did Scot believe about the charges of cannibalism against witches?
He doubted the far-fetched charges
Fill in the blank: Scot believed women who thought they were witches could be suffering from _______.
melancholia or delusions
What did Scot believe about the means by which witches harmed others?
Through natural means, such as administering poison
What did Scot include in his list of magic tricks?
The sacraments of the Catholic Church
What was the reaction of King James VI to Scot’s book?
He ordered all copies to be burnt and denounced Scot
What was the title of King James VI’s response to Scot?
Daemonologie
True or False: Scot believed that witchcraft was real.
False
What was Scot’s belief regarding the supernatural unknown?
He believed undiscovered elements of nature could explain unknown phenomena
What medieval text did Scot reference to argue against witchcraft?
Canon Episcopi
How did Scot’s social interactions influence his views on witchcraft?
He found it difficult to rationalize the strong beliefs in witchcraft held by his tenants
What was the impact of Scot’s work in the short term?
It did more harm than good
What was the name of the beer brewer involved in the Chelmsford witch trials?
John Samon
In what year was John Samon convicted of witchcraft?
1587
Fill in the blank: Scot had to _______ his book due to its controversial content.
self-publish
