Bernard explains the behavioral characteristics of an individual most likely to become a witch and how the Devil solicits an individual and prepares them to partake in the practices of witchcraft and deceit. Bernard felt that a person who goes to a witch, wizard, or blesser for assistance is just as guilty of witchcraft in the biblical perspective. There are also elaborations on the following topics: The sealing and confirmation of a contract with the devil and the various kinds of individuals that may establish such a pact The shapes and appearances which Satan may take How a Christian may be overtaken and yielded by witchcraft The differences between a good witch and a bad witch The various occupations a witch may take That many rituals and preparations must be made before anything can be bewitched The manner and methods of examining a witch The difficulties in discovering a witch and the causes of those difficulties The political reasons for executing witches How trials of bad witches should be conducted and rules for the persecution, conviction and condemnation of witches in the course of justice. See also Martha Brossier Daemonologie Necromancy Witch-hunt References Further reading 1627 books 1629 books Demonological literature Magic (supernatural) Occult books Witchcraft in England Witchcraft treatises Witch hunter manuals