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

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Subject Area: Literary Criticism, Body, Mind & Spirit, Religion Item Length: 9 in ISBN: 9780521747875 Item Height: 1.2 in Publication Year: 2009 Book Title: The Hammer of Witches width: 5.9 in Item Weight: 37 Oz Number of Pages: 664 Pages Item Width: 5.9 in Format: Trade Paperback Publisher: Cambridge University Press Type: Textbook ISBN-13: 9780521747875 Subject: Demonology & Satanism, Witchcraft (See Also Religion / Wicca), European / General, Christian Church / Canon & Ecclesiastical Law Author: Christopher S. Mackay Language: English height: 1.2 in Publication Name: Hammer of Witches : a Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum

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The Hammer of Witches: A Complete Translation of the Malleus Maleficarum by Chri. This is the most authoritative translation into English available, and it is presented here with explanatory notes and an informative introduction. Format Paperback. Author Christopher S. Mackay. The Hammer of Witches by Christopher S. Mackay Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Paperback Condition Brand New Description The Malleus Maleficarum is the most famous early modern text on witches and witch hunting. This is the most authoritative translation into English available, and it is presented here with explanatory notes and an informative introduction. Publisher Description 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. Details ISBN 0521747872 ISBN-13 9780521747875 Title The Hammer of Witches Author Christopher S. Mackay Format Paperback Year 2009 Pages 664 Publisher Cambridge University Press GEItemID:20792765; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys