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The Trial of Tempel Anneke: Records of a Witchcraft Trial in Brunswick, Germany, 1663,Used
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The accused was Anna Roleffes, known as Tempel Anneke. She was arrested on the charge of witchcraft in June of 1663. She was found guilty and was executed on December 30th that same year. Her trial was long and involved, with many witnesses from several towns and villages.Consisting of direct translations of the trial testimony, The Trial of Tempel Anneke portrays a large and varied cast of characters including trades people, farmers, local nobility, village drunkards, and Tempel Anneke herself. Tempel Anneke was in several ways typical of those accused of witchcraft, yet from the testimony she emerges as a complex and controversial figure. She was literate and owned a few books and herbals; she prided herself on her medical and pharmaceutical knowledge and until the final stages of the trial when her confession was extracted under torture, she was sharp, assertive, and even witty in her responses to questioning. This English translation offers direct archival insight into the workings of 17th century law, contemporary understandings of justice, perceptions of natural and magical causes, and above all, the social history of the period.While other witchcraft materials exist, this is the only text available in English that allows students to follow a witchcraft trial from beginning to end. Highly readable, this astonishing narrative is perfectly suited to being read as a complete document. The useful additions of introduction, appendices, glossary, and index provide readers with important background information so that they can engage directly with the material.
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- Q: What is the main subject of 'The Trial of Tempel Anneke'? A: 'The Trial of Tempel Anneke' focuses on the witchcraft trial of Anna Roleffes, known as Tempel Anneke, in Brunswick, Germany, in 1663, detailing her arrest, trial, and execution.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Peter A. Morton.
- Q: What type of book is this? A: 'The Trial of Tempel Anneke' is a paperback used book in good condition, classified under Church History.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 219 pages.
- Q: Is this book suitable for academic study? A: Yes, this book is highly suitable for academic study, providing direct archival insights into 17th-century law, justice, and social history.
- Q: Does the book include any supplementary materials? A: Yes, the book includes an introduction, appendices, glossary, and index to provide important background information.
- Q: What is the publication date of 'The Trial of Tempel Anneke'? A: The book was published on December 1, 2005.
- Q: Is this an English translation of the original trial documents? A: Yes, this book offers direct translations of the trial testimony from the original documents.
- Q: What can readers learn from this book? A: Readers can learn about the complexities of witchcraft trials, societal perceptions of justice, and the historical context of the 17th century.
- Q: Is this the only English text available on this trial? A: Yes, this is the only text available in English that allows readers to follow the witchcraft trial of Tempel Anneke from beginning to end.