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Kramer's treatise on witchcraft and demons emerged from his frustration after a failed witchcraft trial. Aimed at guiding witch hunters, it became a key reference for Christians on demonology, despite not being directly utilized by the infamous Inquisition. This influential work shaped perceptions of witchcraft for centuries and remains a critical text in the study of the subject. The modern English translation by Montague Summers makes it accessible to contemporary readers, preserving its historical significance.
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Malleus Maleficarum, Heinrich Krämer, James Sprenger
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- Title
- Malleus Maleficarum
- Subtitle
- The Hammer of Witches
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Heinrich Krämer, James Sprenger
- Publisher
- Cedar Lake Classics
- Released
- 2023
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 512
- ISBN13
- 9781611049152
- 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
- Rating
- 3.3 out of 5
- Description
- Kramer's treatise on witchcraft and demons emerged from his frustration after a failed witchcraft trial. Aimed at guiding witch hunters, it became a key reference for Christians on demonology, despite not being directly utilized by the infamous Inquisition. This influential work shaped perceptions of witchcraft for centuries and remains a critical text in the study of the subject. The modern English translation by Montague Summers makes it accessible to contemporary readers, preserving its historical significance.