Trial of Tempel Anneke Records of a Witchcraft Trial in Brunswick, Germany, 1663

Summary: 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. While other witchcraft materials exist, this is the only text available in English that allows readers 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. [read more]