Final answer:
James I wrote Demonology in 1597, during a time of great interest in witchcraft in England and its colonies, like New England. Hence, the correct answer is option (B).
Step-by-step explanation:
James I wrote Demonology in 1597, which aligns with the era of intense interest in witchcraft and the occult in England and its colonies. The book reflects James I's own interest in witchcraft, as well as the broader cultural fears of the time, including those found in New England where witchcraft was a significant concern as evidenced by works such as John Demos's Entertaining Satan: Witchcraft and the Culture of Early New England.
The concern with witchcraft is part of the larger historical context of the period, which includes significant events such as James II's reign and the Glorious Revolution, marking a period of religious and political turmoil.