The hammer of witches: A complete translation of the Malleus maleficarum

The Malleus Maleficarum, first published in 1486-7, is the standard medieval text on witchcraft and it remained in print throughout the early modern period. Its descriptions of the evil acts of witches and the ways to exterminate them continue to contribute to our knowledge of early modern law, reli...

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Main Authors: Mackay, Christopher S, Institoris, Heinrich
Format: Book
Language:English
Published: Cambridge University 2013
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Online Access:https://scholar.dlu.edu.vn/thuvienso/handle/DLU123456789/34348
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Institutions: Thư viện Trường Đại học Đà Lạt
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Summary:The Malleus Maleficarum, first published in 1486-7, is the standard medieval text on witchcraft and it remained in print throughout the early modern period. Its descriptions of the evil acts of witches and the ways to exterminate them continue to contribute to our knowledge of early modern law, religion and society. This highly acclaimed translation, based on the translator's extensive research and detailed analysis of the Latin text, is the only complete English version available, and the most reliable. With detailed explanatory notes and a guide to further reading, this volume offers a unique insight into the fifteenth-century mind and its sense of sin, punishment and retribution.