He is known primarily for his scholarly work on the english drama of the 17th century, as well as for his idiosyncratic studies on witches. He is known primarily for his 1928 english translation of the medieval witch hunters manual, the malleus maleficarum, as well as for several studies on witches, vampires, and werewolves, in all of which he professed to believe. Malleus maleficarum ebook by montague summers 1230000947480. As summers says, it was the casebook on every magistrates desk. Pdf the hammer of witches malleus maleficarum download. Augustus montague summers 10 april 1880 10 august 1948 was an english author and clergyman. Jan 30, 2010 summers is truly an offbeat character, but he offers an informative summary of witchcraft from ancient times to the present. Augustus montague summers 10 april 1880 10 august 1948 was an eccentric english author and clergyman. This famous document should interest the historian, the student of witchcraft and the occult, and the psychologist who is interested in the medieval mind as it was. Montague summers was responsible for the first english translation in 1928. Guazzo hand happened heard heretics historia holy holy lance honour horse husband incubus jesus john rodker killed king lived lord magic malleus maleficarum martin delrio matter. Malleus maleficarum the hammer of witches is the most important witchhunters bible, used by both catholics and protes.
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Malleus maleficarum or the hammer of witches download. In contrast to the scepticism of modern catholicism, montague summers insisted that the reality of witchcraft is still an essential part of catholic doctrine, and declared the malleus maleficarum to be an accurate account of witchcraft and the methods needed to combat it. The malleus was used as a judicial casebook for the detection and persecution of witches, specifying rules of. Malleus maleficarum the hammer of witches is the most important witchhunters bible, used by both catholics and protestants. Hammer of the witches malleus maleficarum 1486 a treatise on the prosecution of witches, written in 1486 by heinrich kramer amd translated by montague summers magic, sorcery, and witchcraft had long been condemned by the church, whose attitude towards witchcraft was explained in the canon episcopi written in about 900 ad. Though we have made best efforts the books may have occasional errors that do not. Quality assurance was conducted on each of these books in an attempt to remove books with imperfections introduced by the digitization process. He is known primarily for his scholarly work on the english drama of the 17th century, as well as for his idiosyncratic studies on witches, vampires, and werewolves, all of which he professed to believe in the existence of. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger ebook written by montague summers. The malleus maleficarum heinrich kramer, james sprenger. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known. Buy the paperback book the malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger by montague summers at indigo. Malleus maleficarum index internet sacred text archive. Malleus maleficarum malleus maleficarum the hammer of the witches written in 1486 by heinrich kramer, translated by montague summers the complete original 3 part essential guide to the hunting and questioning of witches magic, sorcery, and witchcraft it has been recognized even from the very earliest times, during the first gropings towards the essential conveniences of social.
It has been recognized even from the very earliest times, during the first gropings towards the essential conveniences. The malleus went through 28 editions between 1486 and 1600 and it did much to spur on and sustain some two centuries of witchhunting hysteria in europe britannica online. It contains a note upon the bibliography of the malleus maleficarum and includes bibliographical references. He is known primarily for his scholarly work on the english drama of the 17th century. The malleus maleficarum montague summers, reverend paul tice on. Malleus maleficarum montague summers translation sprenger, jakob on. The malleus maleficarum by montague summers, paperback. Malleus maleficarum malleus maleficarum the hammer of the witches written in 1486 by heinrich kramer, translated by montague summers the complete original 3 part essential guide to the hunting and questioning of witches magic, sorcery, and witchcraft it has been recognized even from the very earliest times, during the first gropings towards the essential conveniences of.
Augustus montague summers 10 april 1880 10 august 1948 was an english author and. It is written in a style almost unreadable nowadays, and is unfortunately coloured by his. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger. This book was used as a judicial casebook for the detection and persecution of witches, specifying rules of evidence and the official procedures by which suspected witches were to be tortured and put to death. Summers is best known for his editions of famous books like the malleus and the compendium maleficarum, as well as a large number of other books on witchcraft, magic, vampires, and werewolves. At the time this book was published in 1487, the christian church had considered witchcraft a dangerous affront to the. Written in latin, the malleus was first submitted to the university of cologne on may 9th, 1487. Summers is truly an offbeat character, but he offers an informative summary of witchcraft from ancient times to the present. Montague summers, the compendium maleficarum includes profoundly serious discussions of witches pacts with the devil, finely detailed descriptions of witches powers. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger dover occult. First published in 1486, it remained in use for three hundred years and had a tremendous influence in the witch trials in england and on the continent. He was responsible for the first english translation, published in 1928, of the notorious 15thcentury witch hunters manual, the malleus maleficarum.
His two introductions are filled with examples of witchcraft and the historical importance of malleus maleficarum. Malleus maleficarum 9780701201555 by summers, montague and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now. According the da vinci code, the catholic inquisition published the malleus maleficarum instructing the clergy how to locate, torture, and destroy the freethinking women. Montague summers, the compendium maleficarum includes profoundly serious discussions of witches pacts with the devil, finely detailed descriptions of witches powers, poisons, and crimes. Reproduced from a rare limited edition published in 1929 and supplemented with many erudite editorial notes by the rev. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger book. Aug 26, 2015 discover book depositorys huge selection of montague summers books online. Translation, notes, and two introductions by montague summers. This first edition by montague summers is available at bauman rare books. Summers first book, antinous and other poems, published in 1907. Malleus maleficarum first edition montague summers bauman. This work by two of the most famous inquisitors of the age is still a document of the forces of that eras beliefs. Malleus maleficarum first edition montague summers.
I read it as background research into peoples viewpoints on heresy back then. The malleus maleficarum is a seminal treatise regarding witchcraft and demons, presented here complete with an authoritative translation to modern english by montague summers. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A note upon the bibliography of the malleus maleficarum. Malleus maleficarum kramer, heinrich, sprenger, james, summers, montague on. This edition of malleus maleficarum is here translated into english for the first time. A large body of surprising evidence is presented in this book, not only from christian scriptures, but. Montague summers died suddenly at his home located in dynevor road, richmond on the 10 th of august 1948, he was 68 years old. According to diarmaid macculloch, writing the book was kramers act of selfjustification and revenge. It was written by the catholic clergyman heinrich kramer under his latinized name henricus institoris and first published in the german city of speyer in 1486. As, for example, in his summa contra gentiles, book.
Apr 08, 2015 the malleus maleficarum s dubious origins and authenticity is a fitting reflection for our own subject today. The malleus maleficarum by heinrich kramer goodreads. Free shipping and pickup in store on eligible orders. Malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger unabridged online republication of the 1928 edition. The malleus maleficarum search the malleus introduction to online edition. Like l mentioned before, its very wordy and regularly goes on long, rambling rants full of bulky, outdated terminology. That same year a new edition of his most notable work, the translation of the malleus maleficarum was reissued. Also known as the hammer of witches witches hammer, it was a book held in every courtroom at one time in europe, to explain how to identify and punish witches. Montague summers was the youngest of the seven children of augustus william summers, a rich banker and justice of the peace in clifton, bristol. Malleus maleficarum ebook by montague summers 1230003515860.
Buy the malleus maleficarum new edition by heinrich kramer, james sprenger, montague summers isbn. Click download or read online button to get malleus maleficarum or the hammer of witches book now. At the time this book was published in 1487, the christian church had considered witchcraft a dangerous affront to the faith for many centuries. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger.
Feb 20, 2000 summers is truly an offbeat character, but he offers an informative summary of witchcraft from ancient times to the present. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. Read online malleus maleficarum and download malleus maleficarum book full in pdf formats. This, however, comes with the territory given the books antiquity and also that its translated by montague summers.
The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james. The hammer of witches kramer, heinrich godfrey, summers, montague on. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger for nearly three centuries malleus maleficarum the witches hammer was the professional manual for witch hunters. Malleus maleficarum the hammer of witches is the most important witchhunters bible, used by both catholics. At the very least, the malleus maleficarum the witch hammer blessed henry of segusio, usually called hostiensis, the famous italian.
Feb 15, 20 in contrast to the scepticism of modern catholicism, montague summers insisted that the reality of witchcraft is still an essential part of catholic doctrine, and declared the malleus maleficarum to be an accurate account of witchcraft and the methods needed to combat it. Translated, with introductions, bibliography and notes by montague summers. This is a pre1923 historical reproduction that was curated for quality. Malleus maleficarum or the hammer of witches download ebook. The malleus is a historical document therefore reflects the views of some people at a specific time. The malleus maleficarums dubious origins and authenticity is a fitting reflection for our own subject today. Summers first book, antinous and other poems, published in 1907, was dedicated to the subject of pederasty. It has been recognized even from the very earliest times, during the. Malleus maleficarum 1486 translated by montague summers 1928 this is the best known i. Montague summers has given a very sympathetic translation. This, the first booklength study of the malleus in english, provides students and scholars with an introduction to this text and to the conceptual world of. Malleus maleficarum is an instruction manual for inquisitors of the catholic faith written in 14frozetodeath, in germany. The malleus maleficarum latin for the hammer of witches, or hexenhammer in german is one of the most famous medieval treatises on witches. In the cardiff rare books collection, we hold numbered copies of both summers translation of the malleus maleficarum and his 1930 edition of.
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