This volume is dedicated to the life, work, and legacy of Friedrich Spee (1591–1635), a Jesuit, poet, and courageous advocate against witch hunts, torture, and injustice. Contributions from renowned authors blend historical perspectives with contemporary human rights issues. From Karl Rahner’s theological interpretation to the literary and artistic approaches of ACAT Luxembourg’s projects, the book demonstrates the enduring relevance of Spee’s message. His role as a poet of spiritual hymns, a critic of witch trials, and a defender of human dignity and justice is brought to light. The result is a multifaceted mosaic of history, theology, literature, music, and art that powerfully underscores Friedrich Spee’s importance to Christian-inspired human rights work.

Christina Fabian, born in 1959 in Osterode/Harz (Germany), studied German and comparative literature, Catholic theology, and educational sciences in Münster, at the Sorbonne (Paris III), and at the Catholic Institute of Paris. She pursued further training in poetry and bibliotherapy at the Fritz Perls Institute; during her 30 years of teaching at the Fieldgen Private School in Luxembourg, political education and the promotion of religious tolerance were central to her work; since 2018, she has been president of ACAT Luxembourg.