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jan 1, 1597 - James VI's book about witches

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James VI of Scotland (later king of England) wrote a book called 'Daemonologie' about how witches were sent by the devil and should be punished. The founder of Protestantism, Martin Luther, had believed that witchcraft was a sign that the Devil was becoming more present in the world.

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jan 1, 1597
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~ 428 years ago