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The Malleus Maleficarum is a seminal treatise regarding witchcraft and demons, presented here complete with an authoritative translation to modern English by Montague Summers.At the time this book was published in 1487, the Christian church had considered witchcraft a dangerous affront to the faith for many centuries. Executions of suspected witches were intermittent, and various explanations of behaviors deemed suspect were thought to be caused by possession, either by the devil or demon such as an incubus or succubus.Kramer wrote this book after he had tried and failed to have a woman executed for witchcraft. Unhappy at the verdict of the court, he authored the Malleus Maleficarum as a manual for other witch seekers to refer to. For centuries the text was used by Christians as a reference source on matters of demonology, although it was not used directly by the Inquisition who became notorious for their tortures and murders.Contrary to popular supposition, Kramer's work does not exclusively recommend death by burning as a punishment for witches. It also describes various methods of exorcism, whereby the demonic force may be banished from the body of the suffering witch. However the book openly advocates discrimination against women, albeit while acknowledging that a minority of witchcraft practitioners are male.A theory on why the vast majority of witches are female is posited, rooted in the presence of woman in the Biblical canon; as with Eve, the wife of Adam, and Mary; the mother of Jesus Christ. By the end of the book, it is agreed that witches are created from a pact made with the Devil himself, with whom they engage in sexual liaisons. The witch is then summoned by flight to an evil assembly headed by the Devil, encouraged to practice illicit forms of sex, and then granted the powers of maleficent magic.Decades after the initial publication, the name of James Sprenger was credited. Scholars disagree on whether he was a meaningful contributor who expanded the core text. Whatever the case may be, for its thoroughness the Malleus Maleficarum is the single most complete source on Christian attitudes to witchcraft and demons in existence.This translation to English by Montague Summers underwent revision and refinement over the years. This edition contains the original introductions, wherein the translator explains the process by which he strove for the greatest accuracy possible.
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- Q: What is the Malleus Maleficarum about? A: The Malleus Maleficarum, also known as The Witch Hammer, is a treatise on witchcraft and demons, authored by Heinrich Kramer. It provides an authoritative translation of the original text from 1487 and discusses the Christian church's perspective on witchcraft, including methods of exorcism and societal attitudes towards witches.
- Q: Who is the author of this edition of the Malleus Maleficarum? A: This edition of the Malleus Maleficarum is translated by Montague Summers, who aimed for accuracy in reflecting the original text while making it accessible to modern readers.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: The Malleus Maleficarum - The Witch Hammer was published on November 30, 2016.
- Q: How many pages does the Malleus Maleficarum have? A: This edition of the Malleus Maleficarum contains 192 pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The Malleus Maleficarum is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is the book new or used? A: This listing is for a new copy of the Malleus Maleficarum.
- Q: What category does this book fall under? A: The Malleus Maleficarum is categorized under Witchcraft.
- Q: Does this book contain illustrations or images? A: The product details do not specify whether this edition contains illustrations or images.
- Q: What is the significance of the Malleus Maleficarum in history? A: The Malleus Maleficarum is significant as it served as a reference for the Christian church on matters of witchcraft and demonology for centuries, influencing attitudes and practices related to witch trials.
- Q: Are there any recommendations for reading this book? A: Readers interested in historical perspectives on witchcraft, demonology, or religious studies may find the Malleus Maleficarum to be a valuable resource.