=part two, questions one, chapters one through five= in the second part of malleus maleficarum, kramer and sprenger delve into the various methods witches employ to manipulate and harm both individuals and society at large. chapters one through five outline the tactics used by devils through witches, the formal pact with evil, methods of transportation, copulation with devils, and the sacrilegious use of church sacraments in witchcraft. each chapter builds upon the preceding ones, creating a comprehensive framework for understanding the authors views on witchcraft. =chapter i: methods by which devils entice the innocent= in chapter i, the authors identify three main methods by which devils entice individuals into witchcraft: weariness, carnal desires, and sadness and poverty. they argue that these temptations lead innocent individuals to seek the aid of witches, thereby increasing the prevalence of witchcraft. > "for, as s. gregory says: the devil often tempts us to give way from very weariness. and it is to be understood that it is within the power of a man to resist such temptation; but that god permits it as a warning to us not to give way to sloth." part ii, chapter i this passage suggests that while individuals have the power to resist temptation, they may also be subjected to trials by god, which serve as moral tests. the authors utilize biblical references, such as the testing of the israelites in judges 2:22 (niv): > "i will use them to test israel and see whether they will keep the way of the lord and walk in it as their ancestors did." kramer and sprenger depict witchcraft as a societal issue, framing it as a moral failing that stems from personal vulnerabilities. the emphasis on weariness shows how persistent misfortunes can lead individuals to seek solace in witchcraft, underlining a psychological aspect of temptation. ...
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