In 'The Crucible,' Reverend Hale was an expert on the supernatural, specifically witchcraft, from nearby Beverly. His credentials consisted of having recently encountered a witch in Beverly. He was called to Salem to determine if the strange happenings being experienced there could be tied to witchcraft.
Reverand Hale
To determine whether Betty's illness has "unnatural" causes
Rob Campbell in the 1996 theatrical Release
Samuel Parris was the reverand of the church in Salem Village. It was his daughter and niece who were first afflicted. Some believe he played up the importance of what was going on to divert the population's attention from wanting to fire him.
Reverand Hale.
Reverend Hale's reason for coming to Salem is to learn about Betty's illness.
Reverend Hale
Books
George Burroughs, the Maine reverand.
Reverend Hale
The jews
Reverand Parris was the minister of Salem Village, He fed the hysteria, preaching that there was witchcraft, some say, to keep the people from firing him.