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Malleus Maleficarum (‘The Hammer of the Witches’) is one of the most infamous books in history, and has been described as a prime example of high scholarship placed in the service of madness. It is a Catholic manual that sets out to refute claims that witchcraft does not exist, then deals with ways to deal with those accused of witchcraft.
The book was written in 1486 by Heinrich Kramer, a German clergyman, but only three years after its publication the Catholic Church condemned Malleus Maleficarum as false. In spite of this, it was influential in encouraging and regulating the witch hunt that spread throughout Europe. Thirty six editions of Malleus Maleficarum were published between 1487 and 1669.
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When was Malleus Maleficarum created?
Malleus Maleficarum was created in 1487.
What are the ratings and certificates for Malleus Maleficarum - 2013?
Malleus Maleficarum - 2013 is rated/received certificates of: Spain:T
What has the author Heinrich Kramer written?
Heinrich Kramer has written: 'Malleus Maleficarum of Heinrich Kramer and James Sprenger' 'Malleus maleficarum'
What has the author Jacob Sprenger written?
Jacob Sprenger has written: 'Malleus maleficarum' 'Malleus maleficaru[m]'
What book did Sprenger and Kramer write which was the bible of the Middle Ages?
Malleus Maleficarum.
What has the author Heinrich Kraemer written?
Heinrich Kraemer has written: 'Malleus Maleficarum'
How do you pronounce malleus maleficarum?
The correct pronunciation of "Malleus Maleficarum" is "mah-LEH-oos mah-leh-FEE-car-um." The stress is on the first syllable of each word. In Latin, "malleus" means "hammer" and "maleficarum" means "witches," so the phrase translates to "The Hammer of Witches."
What is theological witchcraft?
Theological witchcraft refers to the genuine religious practices of witchcraft and is usually associated with the Malleus Maleficarum (Witch's Hammer)
What has the author Heinrich Institoris written?
Heinrich Institoris has written: 'Mallevs maleficarvm' -- subject(s): Criminal law, Criminal procedure, Demonology, Witchcraft 'Der Hexenhammer (Malleus Maleficarum)' 'Malleus maleficarum' -- subject(s): Criminal law, Criminal procedure, Criminal procedure (Canon law), Demonology, Early works to 1800, Occultism, Witchcraft
How many pages does Compendium Maleficarum have?
Compendium Maleficarum has 345 pages.
Is Weyer's hierarchy of Demons reliable?
I would have to say no. Johann Weyer printed it as a direct response to the handbook, Malleus Maleficarum, which was an anti witch/occult guide book. The original title of this particular heirarchy was, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum (The false monarchy of the demons). Therefore, I would assume that it is not viable as a true statement of the heirarchy.
When was Compendium Maleficarum created?
The Compendium Maleficarum was created in the late 16th century by Francesco Maria Guazzo, a Roman Catholic clergyman. It was published in 1608 and served as a manual for inquisitors and witch-hunters during the time of the European witch trials.
