The Malleus Maleficarum
Full text of most important witchhunter's "bible," used by both Catholics and Protestants. First published in 1486, the book includes everything known at the time about cults, illicit sex, dealings with the devil, and more.
Full text of most important witchhunter's "bible," used by both Catholics and Protestants. First published in 1486, the book includes everything known at the time about cults, illicit sex, dealings with the devil, and more.
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Format: paperback
ISBN:
9780486228020 (0486228029)
Publish date: June 1st 1971
Publisher: Dover Publications
Pages no: 278
Edition language: English
Category:
Classics,
Non Fiction,
History,
Reference,
Historical Fiction,
Medieval,
Religion,
Christianity,
Occult,
Wicca,
Witchcraft
This book is classed at the Witch Hunter's Bible, and details some of the thinking of the people involved in the Witch Hunts. It is divided into different parts - an introduction to the 1928 version, an introduction to the 1948 version, and then parts two and three. These parts are set up with a que...
This is about as bad as it gets. Interested in what fanned the flames of the religious persecutions that swept Europe in the 1500-1700's? Here it is, 'The Hammer of the Witches'. Guaranteed to offend.
Fascinating review to come this weekend.
Funny if you consider the times, but it was freaking me out so badly that I had to stop reading it.
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