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OverviewThe 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. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Christopher S. Mackay (University of Alberta)Publisher: Cambridge University Press Imprint: Cambridge University Press (Virtual Publishing) ISBN: 9780511626746ISBN 10: 0511626746 Publication Date: 05 August 2015 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Undefined Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsMackay has done a splendid job with the translation of this important work, and his commentary is a book in itself...provides useful information to both the general reader or undergraduate student and to graduate students or other scholars...sure to take its place among several recent and well-done translations of important demonological texts. --Jane P. Davidson, University of Nevada: Sixteenth Century Journal 'Its paperback format makes it ideal for classroom use ... Mackay's translation is accurate ...' The Journal of Ecclesiastical History Mackay has done a splendid job with the translation of this important work, and his commentary is a book in itself...provides useful information to both the general reader or undergraduate student and to graduate students or other scholars...sure to take its place among several recent and well-done translations of important demonological texts. --Jane P. Davidson, University of Nevada: Sixteenth Century Journal Overall, however, the effort and achievement in this volume are significant, allowing this important work to be accessed by a fab broader audience in a critical edition placed in its proper historical and intellectual context. --Elizabeth Hyde, Kean University Author InformationChristopher S. Mackay is Professor in the Department of History and Classics at the University of Alberta. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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