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You might be surprised by how big, thick and packed full of interesting information and amazing illustrations this is. Rare antique book letters on demonology and witchcraft sir walter. The delphi classics edition of scott includes original annotations and illustrations relating to the life and works of the author, as well as individual tables of contents, allowing you to navigate ebooks quickly and easily. Letters on demonology and witchcraft by sir walter scott. The ring, engraved with the seal of solomon, had the power to bind demons. The encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology by robbins. Rossell hope robbins 19121990, an acknowledged authority on witchcraft, was one of the halfdozen americans ever elected fellow of the royal society of literature. Montague summers had such hilarious logic he seemed to think that contemporary seances were proof of levitation conducted by witches in the past. Ebook the encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology as pdf. Witchcraft books in antiquarian and collectable books for. Patrick works on updating the format and layout of the book and making a kindle edition, and i get to work making illustrations for them. Weve been busy over the past few years finding all the cool books that we think people should still be reading, and irish witchcraft and demonology was my personal favorite, so was a clear starting point.
An illustrated encyclopedia of witches, demons, sorcerers and their present day counterparts robbins, rossell hope on. Demonology features historical woodcut illustrations and includes the original old english texts in their entirety. The history of witchcraft and demonology by montague summers. These are usually illustrated with six sometimes seven woodcuts, the same. I recommend the encyclopedia of demons and demonology as the best book of demonologists. It was written by the catholic clergyman heinrich kramer under his latinized name henricus institoris and first published in the german city of speyer in 1486. A simply wonderful old book on demonology and witchcraft.
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Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. The authors focus falls on the witches as well as the witch hunters. Has a beautiful dust jacket with a scene from goyas the witchs black sabbat. Book cover artbook cover designbook designbook artvintage book coversvintage booksold booksantique booksillustration art nouveau. The encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology by russel. Buy the encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology by rossell hope robbins isbn. The encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology download. This has often been pictorially impressed on his imagination, not merely by woodcuts and illustrations traditionally presented in books. This book is a rare treasure for every book collector and to everyone who is interested in occult subjects and curiosities like witchcraft, magic and demonology. I didnt really read it too closely i was probably under eight when i found this one but the historicalm illustrations and the copious information gave me the impression of a world that was alive. Large old witchcraft and magic occult book, hard cover with nice red cloth boards in great condition and with pictorial dust jacket that has a few creases in. Within this book murray dedicates an entire chapter to the familiar spirit. The only question i want to answer here is how good a collection of illustrations on this historicalmythological subject it is, and the answer is. It also especially useful as a reference for those studying the reaction and methodology of the church as it pertains to these topics.
An illustrated encyclopedia of witches, demons, sorcerers and their present. Witchcraft books in antiquarian and collectable books for sale ebay. First published in 1959, robbins encyclopedia remains the most authoritative and comprehensive body of information about witchcraft and demonology ever compiled in a single volume. Her course in demonology includes with homework assignments and a final exam with answers. The encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology top results of your surfing the encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology start download portable document format pdf and ebooks electronic books free online rating news 20162017 is books that.
Scott scott letters on demonology and witchcraft 2002\v. With such a book continuing in existence for several centuries, one must wonder whether its claims have some merit. Click download or read online button to get the encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology book now. Please contact us for details on condition of available copies of the book. This list of best demonology books contains works from different time periods. The history of witchcraft and demonology by montague. A late 16thcentury english illustration of a witch feeding her familiars. The ancient greeks and romans believed that books on magic were. Thanks to dads voracious appetite for popular fiction, and mums school teachers instinct for filling the house with improving volumes, our house was like a greek temple held up by unsteady columns of glossy volumes on history, art and. First published in 1959, this is still the most authoritative and comprehensive body of information about witchcraft and demonology ever compiled in a single volume. Buy the encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology by robbins, rossell hope isbn. And its a great conversation piece, as a christian, people love to ask me about my occult collection and this is one of my finer pieces. The malleus maleficarum, usually translated as the hammer of witches, is the best known treatise on witchcraft. The encyclopedia of witchcraft and demonology by russel hope robbins.
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