The Malleus Maleficarum by Heinrich Kramer
The Hammer of Witches
This infamous 15th-century treatise serves as a comprehensive guide on the identification, prosecution, and punishment of witches, reflecting the intense fear and superstition surrounding witchcraft during the late medieval period. It outlines the perceived dangers of witchcraft, provides detailed instructions for inquisitors on how to conduct trials, and offers theological justifications for the persecution of those accused. The work is notorious for its misogynistic views, often targeting women as primary suspects, and played a significant role in fueling the witch hunts that swept across Europe.
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- 1487
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- German
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- 256-300
- Original Language
- Latin
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