Montague summers, the compendium maleficarum includes profoundly serious discussions of witches pacts with the devil, finely detailed descriptions of witches powers, poisons, and crimes. Henricus institoris and jacobus sprenger, malleus maleficarum. In latin, the masculine plural is used when describing a mixed group, even if the majority. Heinrich kramer jacobus sprenger malleus maleficarum. I guess the issue is most people want a translationif they even want to read the book at all. The book is set in a world of antiquarian booksellers, echoing his previous work, the flanders panel.
It discusses witches pacts with the devil, and detailed descriptions of witches powers and poisons. Compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo, showing the iniquitous and execrable operations of witches against the human race, and the divine remedies by which they may be frustrated. This extraordinary document, considered one of the most impor. Written in latin, the malleus was first submitted to the university of cologne on may 9th, 1487. Oftenknownasthehammerofwitches, the malleus consists of a demonstration of the existence of witchcraft. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger dover occult. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger dover occult kindle edition by kramer, heinrich, james sprenger, montague summers, montague summers. Full facsimile of the original edition, not reproduced with optical recognition software. Wicasta lovelace summation of the malleus maleficarum by edo nyland the malleus maleficarum. Guazzos compendium was accepted by his contemporaries as the authoritative manuscript on witchcraft. Compendium maleficarum article about compendium maleficarum. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james. Read compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo for free with a 30 day free trial. Where can i find malleus maleficarum in original latin preferable as. Adobe pdf version ebook version ms word version write us the malleus maleficarum the witch hammer, first. Malleus maleficarum project gutenberg selfpublishing.
The compendium maleficarum was the ultimate field guide for the beginning demonologist in the 17th century. Was used as support in the accusation of witches at the time, although we can recognize much of it today as being paranoid superstition by religious authorities. 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. It also contains guazzos classification of demons, based on a previous work by michael psellus translations. Malleus maleficarum the hammer of witches is the most important witchhunters bible, used by both catholics and protestants. Courier corporation, sep 1, 1988 history 206 pages. Pages, isbn oclc compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin by francesco maria. Compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo, 9780486257389, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. 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. Images from the compedium maleficarum of francesco mario guazzo, published in 1608 media in category compendium maleficarum the following 35 files are in this category, out of 35 total. Media in category compendium maleficarum the following 35 files are in this category, out of 35 total. Later demonologists continued to hail the conciseness and clarity with which guazzo analyzes the practice.
Taking a novel approach to the contradictory impulses of violence and care, illness and healing, this book radically shifts the way we think of the interrelations of institutions and experiences in a globalizing world. Jan 20, 2010 compendium maleficarum in tres libros distinctum ex pluribus authoribus by francesco maria guazzo. Malleus maleficarum 1486 translated by montague summers 1928 this is the best known i. Compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin.
Also examined in detail are witches alleged powers to transport themselves from place to place, create living things, make beasts talk and the dead reappear. Spanish, and translated into latin at various times. Generally translated into english as the hammer of witches which destroyeth witches and their heresy as with a twoedged sword. The montague summers edition dover occult by guazzo, francesco maria and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin by francesco maria guazzo, and published in milan, italy in 1608. It also contains guazzos classification of demons, based on a previous work by michael psellus. Whenever witchcraft is discussed in historical literature the malleus maleficarum is bound to make its appearance. The malleus maleficarum and the witchhunts in early modern europe. Examples for compendium maleficarum and how to use it. Reproduced from a rare limited edition published in 1929 and supplemented with many erudite editorial notes by the rev. Malleus maleficarum some late medieval theologians, like the dominican inquisitor heinrich kramer institoris, author of the malleus maleficarum the hammer of witches, 1486, imagined witches to be members of a vast conspiracy directed against christian society that was allowed by god to cause immense physical and spiritual hardship. Request compendium maleficarum english translation. At the very least, the malleus maleficarum the witch hammer. Midelfort utilized a blend of historical and anthropological data.
Compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo dark. At the very least, the malleus maleficarum the witch hammer offers to us an intriguing glimpse into the medieval mind, and perhaps gives us a taste of what it might have been like to have lived in those times. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. The civil law also forbids any conniving at or joining in such practices, for it did not. How do popular ideas of witches as individuals who do harm blend with christian. Malleus maleficarum digital collections national library. Read compendium maleficarum online by francesco maria guazzo. Its main purpose was to challenge all arguments against the existence of witchcraft and. Compendium maleficarum english pdf compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo, showing the iniquitous and execrable operations of witches against the human race, and the divine remedies by which they may be frustrated. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known. The malleus maleficarum 1 is considered by many to be the definitive medieval text on witchhunting and the trials of the roman catholic inquisition. The malleus maleficarum of heinrich kramer and james sprenger. This handbook on witchcraft, first published in 1628, claims to expose the entire practice and profession of witchcraft. Compendium maleficarum in tres libros distinctum ex pluribus.
In latin, the feminine maleficarum would only be used for women, while the masculine maleficorum could be. Compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin by francesco maria guazzo, and published in milan, italy in 1608 it discusses witches pacts with the devil, and detailed descriptions of witches powers and poisons. Collegii ambrosiani typographia, 1626 scanned by claudio. Subjects, none the less, were few, and on 15 august 1589 sixtus v issued a bull joining the ambrosiani with the. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin by francesco maria compendium maleficarum. Contextual translation of maleficarum into english. Folklore beliefs and theology merged to describe masses where the sacraments.
Where can i find malleus maleficarum in original latin. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known and behringer, werner tschacher. In the compendium maleficarum compendium of the witches, he cites numerous experts on the subject, among them nicholas remy. Even if you do not believe in witchcraft, the cojpendium of did. The book is set in a world of antiquarian booksellers echoing his previous work, the flanders panel.
Compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo overdrive. It endorses extermination of witches and for this purpose develops a detailed legal and theological theory. Woodcut from his book on witchcraft compendium maleficarum showing a man renouncing christ malleus maleficarum a witch, riding a goat through the sky, making rain iyaliano from the clouds. These creatures dwell in the lands and waters of the savage coastan area of hardship and swashbuckling adventure, of an ancient curse and powerful legacies.
A thesis submitted to the faculty of the university of mississippi in partial fulfillment of. 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 index internet sacred text archive. Guaccius, published in milan in 1626 and promoting the churchs view of the old religion as devil worship and black magic. Early works to 1800, exorcism, demonology, witchcraft. The malleus maleficarum accuses male and female witches of infanticide, cannibalism and casting evil spells to harm their enemies as well as having the power to steal a mans penis. 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. In latin, the feminine maleficarum would only be used for women, while the masculine maleficorum could be used for men alone or for both sexes if together.
Latin and compiled in expensive and rare volumes, elite belief was made. Malleus maleficarum, free pdf, ebook, epub global grey. Compendium maleficarum religion, spiritualism, and occult a work regarding the abomination of witchcraft, by the ecclesiastic reverend pere m. The malleus maleficarum latin for the hammer of witches, or hexenhammer in german is one of the most famous medieval treatises on witches. Cant believe this book is as hard to find as it is. Francesco maria guazzo was an italian priest in milan. Covid19 is an emerging, rapidly evolving situation. The savage coast monstrous compendium appendix assembles new creatures with abilities unlike any found elsewhere. Compendium maleficarum by francesco maria guazzo, 1988, dover, constable edition, in english. Info compendium maleficarum is a witchhunters manual written in latin by francesco maria guazzo, and published in milan, italy in 1608 the method of making a hand of glory is described in petit albert, and in the compendium maleficarum. It was written in 1486 by heinrich kramer and jacob sprenger, and was first published in germany in 1487. Regarding the use of smallcaps and italic glyph enhancements, i have made the concerted effort to make it clear that all deific references, in all religions cited, are in smallcaps and that latin, greek, germanic and other languages cited in italic.