Publisher's Synopsis
The Malleus Maleficarum of Kramer and Sprenger is a highly influential book written by Heinrich Kramer and Jacob Sprenger in the late 15th century. The book is also known as the Hammer of Witches and is considered one of the most important works on witchcraft ever written. The Malleus Maleficarum provides a detailed guide for identifying, prosecuting, and punishing witches, and was used as a manual for the Inquisition during the 16th and 17th centuries. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part outlining the nature of witches and their activities, the second part discussing the legal procedures for prosecuting witches, and the third part covering the remedies for witchcraft. The Malleus Maleficarum is a controversial and highly debated text, with many scholars criticizing its misogynistic and unscientific views on witchcraft. However, it remains a significant historical document and a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of the early modern period.1928. We must approach this great work, admirable in spite of its trifling blemishes, with open minds and grave intent; if we duly consider the world of confusion, of Bolshevism, of anarchy and licentiousness all around today, it should be any easy task for us to picture the difficulties, the hideous dangers with which Henry Kramer and James Sprenger were called to combat and to cope; we must be prepared to discount certain plain faults, certain awkwardnesses, certain roughnesses and even severities; and then we shall be in a position to dispassionately and calmly to pronounce opinion upon the value and merit of this famous work.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
