Malleus Daemonum : The Hammer of Demons.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Albertino, Allesandro.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Albertino, Alessandro, active 1620.

Exorcism.

Christianity and culture.

Local Subjects:

Albertino, Alessandro, active 1620.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (455 pages)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Earth, Milky Way : Punctum Books, 2026.

Summary:

This work is a translation and commentary on the 1620 Latin text 'Malleus Daemonum' by Alessandro Albertino, a manual of exorcisms rooted in Christian theology and medieval ceremonial practices. It explores the historical, theological, and cultural contexts of exorcism, tracing its development from ancient Jewish and pagan traditions to its formalization in medieval Christianity. The book includes detailed translations of four exorcisms, along with notes and commentary on their linguistic and historical significance. It also examines the broader cultural phenomenon of exorcism, its dramatization in modern media, and its enduring role in religious and occult practices. Generated by AI.

Contents:

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Notes:

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ISBN:

9781685713409

OCLC:

1610765547