Malleus maleficarum is an instruction manual for inquisitors of the catholic faith written in 14frozetodeath, in germany. Oclcs webjunction has pulled together information and resources to assist library staff as they consider how to handle coronavirus. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read the malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger. If it available for your country it will shown as book reader and user fully subscribe will benefit by. Translated with introductions, bibliography and notes by rev.
Augustus montague summers 10 april 1880 10 august 1948 was an eccentric english author and clergyman. Therefore it need a free signup process to obtain the book. In our rare book collections we have a number of curious works by montague summers 18801948, an eccentric catholic clergyman, occultist and authority on english restoration drama. Translation, notes, and two introductions by montague summers. Malleus maleficarum montague summers 1928 limited ed. Malleus maleficarum, hammer of witches, montague summers, 1928 1st limited edition, status. As summers says, it was the casebook on every magistrates desk. Written in latin, the malleus was first submitted to the university of cologne on may 9th, 1487. Click download or read online button to get malleus maleficarum or the hammer of witches book now.
Montague summers was responsible for the first english translation in 1928. Malleus maleficarum the hammer of witches is the most important witchhunters bible, used by both catholics and protestants. It is, however, biased in favour of the catholic inquisitors and written in. Red imitation vellum spine with oatmeal cloth boards, titles in gilt on the spine and papal insignia in gilt on the top board. 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 its authors. He declared in his learned introduction to the work that the malleus maleficarum is among the most important, wisest, and weightiest books of the. Jacob sprenger is also often attributed as an author.
His two introductions are filled with examples of witchcraft and the historical importance of malleus maleficarum. The malleus was used as a judicial casebook for the detection and persecution of witches, specifying rules of. Quarto, original red paper spine, brown cloth boards, uncut and unopened. Malleus maleficarum available for download and read online in other formats. Montague summers has given a very sympathetic translation. Malleus maleficarum heinrich institoris, jakob sprenger. 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. Download pdf the hammer of witches malleus maleficarum book full free. 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. Malleus maleficarum or the hammer of witches download.
Montague summers died suddenly at his home located in dynevor road, richmond on the 10 th of august 1948, he was 68 years old. Read download malleus maleficarum pdf pdf download. The malleus is a historical document therefore reflects the views of some people at a specific time. If youre a book collector and have an interest in the inquisition or the occult, this is simply a musthave. According the da vinci code, the catholic inquisition published the malleus maleficarum instructing the clergy how to locate, torture, and destroy the freethinking women. Malleus maleficarum montague summers translation by jakob sprenger, 97818996557, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Montague summers and the malleus maleficarum in the cardiff rare books collection posted on february 15, 20 by siskg1 3 comments in our rare book collections we have a number of curious works by montague summers 18801948, an eccentric catholic clergyman, occultist and authority on english restoration drama. Montague summers author of the history of witchcraft and. This version of the malleus maleficarum includes the english translation first published in 1928 by rev. The malleus maleficarum is one of the worlds few books written.
Malleus maleficarum first edition montague summers. Pdf malleus maleficarum download full pdf book download. Download the malleus maleficarum ebook in pdf, epub, mobi. He was responsible for the first english translation, published in 1928, of the notorious 15thcentury witch hunters manual, the malleus maleficarum. I read it as background research into peoples viewpoints on heresy back then. The malleus maleficarum heinrich institorisedited by. The book itself is written in a old and difficult languade, so it takes a lot of time reading, but its worth it. Montague summers this edition of malleus maleficarum, comprising 1275 numbered copies, is here translated into english from the edition of 1489 for the first time. In later life he also wrote influential studies of the gothic novel, another lifelong enthusiasm. 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 kramer, heinrich, sprenger, james, summers, montague on. Buy malleus maleficarum montague summers translation by jakob sprenger isbn.
John rodker, 1928, first limited edition of this translation, 1079 of 1275 copies printed on dutch paper. Augustus montague summers 10 april 1880 10 august 1948 was an english author and clergyman. This, the first booklength study of the malleus in english. This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want.
That same year a new edition of his most notable work, the translation of the malleus maleficarum was reissued. An english translation was published in london 1928. Malleus maleficarum index internet sacred text archive. The malleus maleficarum with linked table of contents and. Montague summers, the introduction to the 1928 edition, the bull of pope innocent viii, the official letter of approbation from the university of cologne, as well as a bibliography and detailed notes by montague summers, and an. Reliable information about the coronavirus covid19 is available from the world health organization current situation, international travel. An interested student can now find the 1948 edition of this translation freely available on the internet. There is also an english translation with introduction, bibliography, and notes by montague summers, published john rodker, 1928. Browse the amazon editors picks for the best books of 2019, featuring our.
Kramer and sprenger were two mentally disturbed and credulous clergymen, who were unfortunately in the position to impose their misogyny and deep fear and hatred of women on society, hiding behind their position and exploiting the superstition and ignorance of their contemporaries. Malleus maleficarum, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. According to diarmaid macculloch, writing the book was kramers act of selfjustification and revenge. Bibliography, and notes by montague summers, published john rodker, 1928. This is the edition which we have replicated here on this web site. We use cookies to give you the best possible experience.
Translated with an introduction, bibliography and notes by the rev. The malleus maleficarum is simply a magnificent piece of work. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The malleus maleficarum heinrich kramer, james sprenger. His kith and kin 1928, the vampire in europe 1929 and the werewolf 1933. The malleus maleficarum latin for the hammer of witches is a famous treatise on witches, written in 1486 by.
Malleus maleficarum montague summers translation paperback january 3, 2011. Numerous and frequentlyupdated resource results are available from this search. The first english translation of the 1489 edition of the malleus maleficarum, which was translated by the rev. Malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger unabridged online republication of the 1928 edition. Augustus montague summers was an anglican priest and later convert to roman catholicism known primarily for his scholarly work on the english drama of the 17th century, as well as for his studies on witches, vampires, and werewolves, in all of which he professed to believe. Montague summers grew up in a wealthy family living in clifton, near bristol. He was responsible for the first english translation, published in 1928, of. Buy malleus maleficarum montague summers translation by sprenger, jakob isbn. His 1928 translation of the malleus is very sympathetic to the inquisitors. 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.
He was responsible for the first english translation, published in 1928, of the notorious 15thcentury witch hunters. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger ebook written by montague summers. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james. At the time this book was published in 1487, the christian church had considered witchcraft a. Read online malleus maleficarum and download malleus maleficarum book full in pdf formats. The malleus maleficarum latin for the hammer of witches is a famous treatise on witches, written in 1486 by heinrich kramer, an inquisitor of the catholic church, and was first published in germany in 1487. Ultimately, this book argues that although the malleus was a highly idiosyncratic text, with a view of witches.
The malleus maleficarum 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 search the malleus introduction to online edition. Welcome,you are looking at books for reading, the the malleus maleficarum, you will able to read or download in pdf or epub books and notice some of author may have lock the live reading for some of country. The truth is, although kramer and sprenger were catholic monks, their. Malleus maleficarum translated with an introduction, bibliography and notes by the rev. Malleus maleficarum montague summers translation sprenger, jakob on. Malleus maleficarum special collections and archives. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. Mostly a compilation of superstition and folklore, the book was taken very seriously at. Also known as the witch hammer, the malleus maleficarum was a handbook for hunting and punishing witcheswritten by inquisitors heinrich kramer c. Malleus maleficarum 1486 translated by montague summers 1928 this is the best known i. Last week, around 30,000 people downloaded books from my site 8 people gave donations. Pdf the hammer of witches malleus maleficarum download. Montague, translated with an introduction, bibliography and.
Introduction to the malleus maleficarum by montague summers introduction to the 1928 version it has been recognized even from the very earliest times, during the first gropings towards the essential conveniences of social decency and social order, that witchcraft is an evil thing, an enemy to light, an ally of the powers of darkness, disruption, and decay. The hammer of witches malleus maleficarum available for download and read online in other formats. The malleus maleficarum montague summers, reverend paul tice on amazon. 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.
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