Village Infernos and Witches' Advocates

Village Infernos and Witches' Advocates, Volume 1, provides a detailed historical analysis of the witchcraft accusations that occurred in the northern Spanish kingdom of Navarre between 1608 and 1614. This work of social history and religion examines how the Spanish Inquisition failed to contain a wave of denunciations involving men, women, and children. The text highlights the specific role of children who claimed to be victims of magic or forced attendees at gatherings with the Devil.

By utilizing non-Inquisitional archival sources, including census records and secular court documents, this history book restores the voices of illiterate, Basque-speaking individuals. Lu Homza explores the intersection of psychology, law, and the Christian church in 17th century Europe. Village Infernos and Witches' Advocates serves as a scholarly reference for those studying the Spanish Inquisition and the broader history of witchcraft in early modern Spain.