Approved at Cologne by the Doctors of the Theological Faculty,
the University of Cologne, 9 May 1487.

What is the Source of the Increase of Works of Witchcraft?
Whence comes it that the Practice of Witchcraft hath so notably increased?

For certain men who are called Lunatics are molested by devils more at one time than at another; and the devils would not so behave, but would rather molest them at all times, unless they themselves were deeply affected by certain phases of the Moon. It is proved again from the fact that Necromancers observe certain constellations for the invoking of devils, which they would not do unless they knew that those devils were subject to the stars.

And this also is adduced as a proof; that according to St. Augustine, the devils employ certain lower bodies, such as herbs, stones, animals, and certain sounds and voices, and figures. But since the heavenly bodies are of more potency that the lower bodies, therefore the stars are a far greater influence than these things.

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