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The Hammer of Witches: A Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum

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The Malleus Maleficarum, first published in 1486–7, is the standard medieval text on witchcraft and it remained in print throughout the early modern period. 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. Mackay’s highly acclaimed translation, based on his extensive research and detailed analysis of the Latin text, is the only complete English version available, and the most reliable. Now available in a single volume, this key text is at last accessible to students and scholars of medieval history and literature. With detailed explanatory notes and a guide to further reading, this volume offers a unique insight into the fifteenth- century mind and its sense of sin, punishment and retribution. Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Cambridge University Press


Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 29, 2009


Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Print length ‏ : ‎ 664 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0521747872


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 75


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 year and up


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.51 x 9 inches


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    • Interesting
Format: Paperback
Very interesting. Full of information and lost facts.
Reviewed in the United States on July 10, 2025 by Dailyreader
    • Well-written and accessible translation of The Malleus Maleficarum
Format: Paperback
My interest in this work developed after a course I took on the history of witch craft and the witch hysteria. This is a translation of The Maleus Maleficarum which was first published c. 1486. Translator Christopher S. Mackay provides readers with insights into this 15th century treatise on witchcraft. As stated in the introduction, the book's primary objective is to provide readers with insights into this work, with reference to how the work was perceived by those of its time and also its ramifications in the years since its publication. The focus here is on the intellectual context and cultural/historical background of the work. Having never read other translations of this work, my review is based purely on this work. I found the detailed outline provided in the Introduction to be useful in making sense of how the material is organized. The translator also provides suggestions for further reading and useful maps. Personally, I found this text to be accessible and readable and the price makes this a value buy for those interested in the subject. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2010 by Z Hayes
    • A quality work
Format: Paperback
Clearly this is a quality work of translation and presentation. The original text has suffered over the centuries through misrepresentation and being sensationalised but it remains a key medieval work. At last we have a translation, both tasteful and learned, that gives the work full value. It should remain a primary reference. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on October 16, 2012 by blumenberg
    • Leaves something to be desired...
Format: Paperback
The lengthy introduction is quite interesting in terms of history, however, the translator's compulsion to comment in footnotes upon matters of personal belief call into question his bias in translation. At some points the translation is stilted to the point of nonsense. It doesn't flow well logically in places, and the translator uses what I believe are erroneous terms in some places in reference to philosophical concepts that are well-known in the scholastic tradition (i.e., interchanging substance and essence, as well as portraying an equivalence between the physical and the substance of a being). The failures in logic could be the failures of Institoris, and in those cases would warrant a footnote saying as much. That said, the book is quite an informative read. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2014 by Chelsea Smith
    • Excellent book for research.
Format: Paperback
This book provided me with a look at the mind of a 15th-century European with regard to witchcraft. It presented an outline on how witches interacted in society and how those in authoritative positions should deal with them.
Reviewed in the United States on May 20, 2012 by Benjamin
    • Helpful
Format: Paperback
A high quality and very helpful translation of a complicated text.
Reviewed in the United States on September 10, 2017 by Marlee
    • Interesting Book
Format: Kindle
Good book. Classic for a reason. Fairly dense and not exactly a beach read, but worth it if you are interested in the history of the persecution of witches, especially from a seven hundred year old perspective.
Reviewed in the United States on February 20, 2014 by C. Moore
    • Maleus Malificarum
Format: Paperback
This is a love/hate book. It will infuriate you. An insight into modern misogyny and attacks on women's rights today.
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2012 by judy

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