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Focusing on witchcraft's existence, this influential treatise from 1486 systematically counters skepticism and emphasizes the prevalence of female witches. Written by Heinrich Kramer and often attributed to Jacob Sprenger, it serves as a guide for magistrates on identifying and convicting witches. This 2011 reprint, translated into English for the first time, includes Montague Summers' introductions and bibliographical notes, enhancing its historical context and scholarly significance.
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Malleus Maleficarum- Montague Summers Translation, Jakob Sprenger
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Jakob Sprenger
- Publisher
- Martino Fine Books
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 330
- ISBN13
- 9781891396557
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Religion & Spirituality, Religious Topics, Religion, Legal Topics, References & Manuals, Women, Spirituality, Christian Themes, Christianity, New Age & Spirituality, Magic, Murders, Faith, Europe, Cultural History, Catholic Church, Occultism, Church, Philosophy and Religion, 15th Century, Torture, Judiciary, Inquisition, Witch Trials, Witch Burning, Witch Hunters
- First published
- 1487
- Original title
- Malleus maleficarum
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- 3.3 out of 5
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- Focusing on witchcraft's existence, this influential treatise from 1486 systematically counters skepticism and emphasizes the prevalence of female witches. Written by Heinrich Kramer and often attributed to Jacob Sprenger, it serves as a guide for magistrates on identifying and convicting witches. This 2011 reprint, translated into English for the first time, includes Montague Summers' introductions and bibliographical notes, enhancing its historical context and scholarly significance.