James Sprenger

This German priest was recognized for his zealous reformist zeal within his order. He served as dean of the Faculty of Theology at the University of Cologne, where his lectures drew considerable interest. His name is associated with a controversial work on witchcraft, though modern scholars suggest this connection may have stemmed from his collaborator's desire to lend the book official authority. He also served as an inquisitor for several provinces, necessitating extensive travel.