The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known and behringer, werner tschacher. Apr 07, 2020 in 1487 during the inquisition, two dominican friars, heinrich kramer and jacob sprenger published the witchhunters book, malleus maleficarum hammer of witches. Malleus maleficarum, the medieval witch hunter book thoughtco. The malleus maleficarum is a seminal treatise regarding witchcraft and demons, presented here complete with an authoritative translation to modern english by montague summers. The malleus maleficarum latin for the hammer of witches, or hexenhammer in german is one of the most famous medieval treatises on witches written in 1486 by heinrich kramer and jacob sprenger, and published in germany in 1487 it challenges all arguments against the existence of witchcraft and instructs on identity. Authors naively assumed that the book painted an accurate picture of how the inquisition tried witches. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger dover occult. Written in latin, the malleus was first submitted to the university of cologne on may 9th, 1487. This extraordinary document, considered one of the most impor. Kramer did not believe witches should be called maleficorum, which is a. Often known as hammer of witches, the malleus consists of a demonstration of the existence of witchcraft and a discussion of both the practice of witchcraft and cures for the injuries caused by it, together with a recommended method of exterminating it judicially. Its been credited with causing an enormous increase in witch trials in the years after it was published, often quoted as being a howto manual for the inquisition or appearing on the bench of every witch hunter throughout europe. The malleus maleficarum and the witchhunts in early modern europe. The malleus maleficarum 1 is considered by many to be the definitive medieval text on witchhunting and the trials of the roman catholic inquisition.
Malleus maleficarum, detailed legal and theological document c. Read online mallevs maleficarvm the malleus maleficarum book pdf free download link book now. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. A complete translation of the malleus maleficarum 1st. Compendium maleficarum, collected in 3 books from many sources, showing the iniquitous and execrable operations of witches against the human race, and the divine remedies by which they may be frustrated. Malleus maleficarum digital collections national library. Aug 19, 2010 compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo, 1988, dover, constable edition, in english. Compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin by francesco maria guazzo, and published in milan, italy in 1608. Disponible ahora en ediciones orion 1975 condicion del libro. The hammer of witches a complete translation of the malleus. Contextual translation of maleficarum into english. Malleus maleficarum 1486 part 1 translated by montague summers 1928 this is the best known i. Specific language was given to be used by the judges in a trial. At the very least, the malleus maleficarum the witch hammer blessed henry of segusio, usually called hostiensis, the famous italian.
Malleus maleficarum ebook by heinrich kramer rakuten kobo. Sguardo sul medioevo blog vincitore del premio italia medievale 20 sezione multimedia. Malleus maleficarum is one of the most bloodsoaked works in human history, in that its very existence reinforced and validated catholic beliefs which led to the prosecution, torture, and murder, of tens of thousands of innocent people. Malleus maleficarum the wiki of the succubi succuwiki. To ensure that others cooperated in investigations and prosecutions, penalties. It was written by the discredited catholic clergyman heinrich kramer under his latinized name henricus institoris and first published in the german city of speyer in 1487. It is an important book for understanding medieval thinking from theology. The malleus maleficarum, first published in 14867, is the standard medieval text on witchcraft and it remained in print throughout the early modern period. Malleus maleficarum wikipedia, a enciclopedia livre. Collegii ambrosiani typographia, 1626 scanned by claudio. Pages, isbn oclc compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin by francesco maria. Heinrich kramer, the texts demented author, was held up.
The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger. Mackays highly acclaimed translation, based on his extensive research and. Its descriptions of the evil acts of witches and the ways to exterminate them continue to contribute to our knowledge of early modern law, religion and society. Malleus maleficarum translated by montague summers introduction to the malleus maleficarum introduction to the 1948 version malleus maleficarum part 1 question i. Kramers other language choices throughout the text also reveal his extreme misogyny.
Heinrich kramer jacobus sprenger malleus maleficarum. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known and the most thorough treatise on witchcraft. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. The malleus maleficarum is the most famous early modern text on witches and witch hunting. As, for example, in his summa contra gentiles, book. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read malleus maleficarum. Malleus maleficarum by heinrich kramer, james sprenger.
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