It endorses extermination of witches and for this purpose develops a detailed legal and. The truth is, although kramer and sprenger were catholic monks, their. The malleus maleficarum is one of the most famous manuals of witch hunting, perhaps due to its lurid focus on sexual misconduct and penis theft. Malleus maleficarum is an instruction manual for inquisitors of the catholic faith written in 14frozetodeath, in germany. Mostly a compilation of superstition and folklore, the. Malleus maleficarum, a leading medieval latin work on witches, provides key insights into gender, witches, and punishment. Malleus maleficarum ebook por heinrich kramer 1230003629321. In 1487, heinrich kramer and jacob sprenger wrote the malleus maleficarum, the premiere manual for exposing, capturing, prosecuting, and burning witches used by every rightthinking european magistrate of the late middle ages. It served as a guidebook for inquisitors during the inquisition, and was designed to aid them in the identification, prosecution, and dispatching of witches. Per antonium koberger nurbergen ciuem est impressus et ad hunc finem perductus, anno deitatis mcccc. We have been dealing in valuable books, manuscripts, and autographs since 1883. Malleus maleficarum ingles tapa dura 29 marzo 2018. 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.
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. Translator montague summers consistently uses the malleus maleficarum or simply the malleus in his 1928 and 1948 introductions. The malleus maleficarum di kramer and sprenger, heinrich and james e una grande. An interesting book historically but a hard read as the way of writing in those days was certainly not concise. Malleus maleficarum and its modern reception illustrates gender bias toward constructing men as demons, blaming men for corrupting women, and fabricating hateful claims about mens privilege. Malleus maleficarum project gutenberg selfpublishing. The malleus maleficarum is the best known of the witchhunt manuals. The malleus maleficarum, a latin book written in 1486 and 1487, is also known as the hammer of witches. Malleus maleficarum sellersupplied images abebooks. Cartoonist mike rosen has adapted this warm and uplifting tome which fueled a wave of witchhunting that lasted for nearly two centuries and. The rarer of two issues of the 1588 edition the third frankfurt edition, in the original latin, of the most detailed and most notorious witchhunters manual, whose title translates as witch hammer. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger dover occult by james sprenger, heinrich kramer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov, 2012 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.
The malleus is a historical document therefore reflects the views of some people at a specific time. Mackay explains the terminology at length sorcerer is used to preserve the relationship of the latin terminology. The malleus maleficarum and the witchhunts in early modern europe. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. Heinrich kramer jacobus sprenger malleus maleficarum. Collegii ambrosiani typographia, 1626 scanned by claudio. 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. Aug 09, 2011 in 1487, heinrich kramer and jacob sprenger wrote the malleus maleficarum, the premiere manual for exposing, capturing, prosecuting, and burning witches used by every rightthinking european magistrate of the late middle ages. Published by riproduzione artigianale 2015 riproduzione libro del 1519 2015. Malleus maleficarum illustrated edition ebook por heinrich. I read it as background research into peoples viewpoints on heresy back then.
A thesis submitted to the faculty of the university of mississippi in partial fulfillment of. Was the malleus maleficarum an accurate reflection of early modern european authorities worldview, or did this treatise represent an extremist view even for the. Libros similares a the malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger dover occult english edition. Often known as the 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. Malleus maleficarum heinrich kramer jacobus sprenger on. It was first submitted to the university of cologne on may 9th, ed. The cover may have some limited signs of wear but the pages are clean, intact and the spine remains undamaged. Cartoonist mike rosen has adapted this warm and uplifting tome which fueled a wave of witchhunting that lasted for. Often known as the hammer of witches, the malleus consists of a demonstration of the existence. A latin version of the malleus maleficarum in a pdf file. German association of antiquarian booksellers, we are bound by these organizations code of ethics. Malleus maleficarum, por heinrich kramer jacobus sprenger. The main purpose of the malleus was to attempt to systematically refute arguments claiming that witchcraft does not exist, discredit those who expressed skepticism about its. Sprenger, jakob, 1436 or 14381495 koberger, anton, approximately 144015, printer publication.
The malleus maleficarum the witch hammer, first published in 1486, is arguably one of the most infamous books ever written, due primarily to its position and regard during the middle ages. Authorship of the book is credited to two german dominican monks, heinrich kramer and jacob sprenger. The malleus maleficarum this book is in very good condition and will be shipped within 24 hours of ordering. Malleus maleficarum first edition bauman rare books. Old books antique books vintage books vintage glam palais du luxembourg book libros maleficarum witch trials book letters the malleus maleficarum meaning hammer of the witches is a treatise on the prosecution of witches, written in 1486 by heinrich kramer, a. The malleus maleficarum is one of the most famous manuals of witch hunting, perhaps due to its. Check out the new look and enjoy easier access to your favorite features. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger. The truth is, although kramer and sprenger were catholic monks, their views were not the views of the. According the da vinci code, the catholic inquisition published the malleus maleficarum instructing the clergy how to locate, torture, and destroy the freethinking women. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the us or from the uk, depending on stock availability. Nov 09, 2006 the malleus maleficarum is the most famous early modern text on witches and witch hunting. The malleus maleficarum is the most famous early modern text on witches and witch hunting.
Jan 01, 2010 buy malleus maleficarum by kramer, heinrich isbn. Also known as the witch hammer, the malleus maleficarum was a handbook for hunting and punishing witcheswritten by inquisitors heinrich kramer c. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known and the most thorough treatise on witchcraft. Malleus maleficarum by james sprenger,heinrich kramer and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Disponible ahora en hardcover speyer, peter drach, before april 1487. 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. Rubricated, with lombardic initials in red and blue, occasional pen flourishes, paragraph marks at beginning of chapter headings, some capital strokes. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger dover occult. First published around 1486, the bookwith detailed instructions for identifying, trying, torturing and executing witches and. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james. The malleus maleficarum or hammer of witches is the best known and the most important treatise on witchcraft. Malleus maleficarum book share on twitter or facebook.
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