A roman catholic priest and eminent scholar, summers wrote several authoritative books on witchcraft, demonology, and vampirism. The history of witchcraft and demonology 1999 read. The history of witchcraft and demonology, 1926 the geography of witchcraft, 1927 reprinted isbn 0710076177. He was responsible for the first english translation, published in 1928, of the 15thcentury witch hunters manual, the malleus maleficarum. The history of witchcraft and demonology internet archive. The history of witchcraft is one of the classic works on witchcraft and demonology. James vis demonology and the north berwick witches. Oct 29, 2015 by anne garner, curator, center for the history of medicine and public health tis the season for witches and warlocks, and the lure of our 122e classmarkdesignating books related to the occulthas proven too much to resist. Summers montague the history of witchcraft and demonology.
The practice of black magic is as common in modern times as it was in medieval days or any other era, asserts the dean of occult writers, montague summers. Jul 30, 2007 montague summers 18801948 wrote numerous books on witches, vampires, and werewolves from a true believers point of view. A popular history of witchcraft by montague summers. By the time readers encounter academic history in the form of books and. Read the history of witchcraft and demonology, by montague summers. The reverend montague summers was a roman catholic priest. The literature of demonology and witchcraft produced between 1440 and 1750some of the most important works of which are included on this websiteconstitutes a substantial source for the intellectual and cultural history of late medieval and early modern europe and the americas. The history of witchcraft and demonology by montague summers 1926. By anne garner, curator, center for the history of medicine and public health tis the season for witches and warlocks, and the lure of our 122e classmarkdesignating books related to the occulthas proven too much to resist. The history of witchcraft and demonology, dover occult by.
A superb, clearheaded and sound history of the subject of witchcraft from a very great authority, montague summers history of witchcraft and demonology is a fine corrective to the masses of misinformation, misguidance and persiflage which prevail in regard of these knotty areas, and provides an essential resource for the traditional. Summers followed with his history of witchcraft and demonology in 1926, succeeded by this volume, considered by him to be its complement. Pages are intact and are not marred by notes or highlighting, but may contain a neat previous owner name. New books will be added for a week and moved to new board. He is known primarily for his scholarly work on the english drama of the 17th century, as well as for his idiosyncratic studies on witches, vampires, and werewolves, all of which he professed to believe in the existence of. A copy that has been read, but remains in excellent condition. Witchcraft and black magic book by montague summers.
In the introduction to his book on the history of witchcraft and demonology 1926 he writes. Geography of witchcraft first edition montague summers. The history of witchcraft and demonology is a 1926 work by montague summers. Ernst bloch european witch trials european witchcraft evidence evil example explain fear female feminine figures historians history husband ibid important keith thomas kieckhefer london lucerne macfarlane magic. University of glasgow myglasgow special collections. The history of witchcraft and demonology by montague summers book 119 editions published between 1926 and 2019 in english and held by 2,186 worldcat. The history of witchcraft and demonology montague summers. Summers firmly believed in the concept world of satanism and described its nefarious nature with tremendous gusto. The history of witchcraft and demonology history of civilization series by summers, montague seller j. Augustus montague summers 1880 1948 was an english clergyman and author most famous for his studies on vampires, witches and werewolvesall of which he believed to be very much real. If searched for a ebook the history of witchcraft and demonology the history of civilization volume 27 by montague summers in pdf form, then you have come on to correct website. Lovecraft described the work once as one of the best compendiums on european witchcraft. The history of witchcraft, a subject as old as the world and.
Intriguing, thoroughly researched volume provides expert historical view of demonology and the occult, drawing information from the bible, literary classics. Browse the worlds largest ebookstore and start reading today on the web, tablet, phone, or ereader. Montague summerss most popular book is the history of witchcraft and demonology. Murray s approach, which did not involve partpublication, is considered a fundamentally more conservative business model, and intention. Levack is john green regents professor of history at the university of texas at austin. On the contrary, he vigorously defends everything the church ever did to extirpate witchcraft and heresy. The academic study of witchcraft and black magic is fairly well researched and historic accounts are well referenced. Letters demonology witchcraft, first edition abebooks.
Montague summers, a convert to catholicism, was an eccentric character a priest who operated independently in england and wrote much on the occult and. Here, i found a copy of jean bodins 1593 edition of his manual for witchhuntersthe demonomanie des sorciers. The classic study of the occult reintroduced in a 50th anniversary edition the black arts is a fascinating and wonderfully readable exploration of the practice, theory, and underlying rationale of magick and occultism in all its branches, including witchcraft, spells, numerology, astrology, alchemy, kabbalah, tarot, charms, and summoning and control of spirits. Written by the fields foremost scholar, it features colorful, littleknown anecdotes about witches, devils, and their arts. The history of witchcraft and demonology 1999, author. The history of witchcraft and demonology 1st edition. The history of witchcraft and demonology by montague summers. Montague summers s most popular book is the history of witchcraft and demonology. Topics history, witchcraft, demonology collection opensource language. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. There isnt a whole lot of information on demons and demonology as separate topics and you wont find entries on specific demons, but the demonology, devil, and possession entries are quite interesting.
Free witchcraftwicca books books moved to new board. The series editor was john gibson lockhart, who also wrote the first book, a biography of napoleon. Editions of the history of witchcraft and demonology by. The history of witchcraft and demonology 1999 author. The university of glasgow is a registered scottish charity. Montague summers had such hilarious logic he seemed to think that contemporary seances were proof of levitation conducted by witches in the past. The literature of demonology and witchcraft by edward. He was clearly either so convinced of his position that he could not imagine any other, or else so. The history of witchcraft and demonology by montague.
Publication date 1926 topics state collection digitallibraryindia. This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Summers s manservant hector stuartforbes is buried in the same plot. The history of witchcraft and demonology by summers montague. A concise history of witchcraft, demonology, astrology, alchemy, and other mystical practices throughout the ages paperback jan 17 1968. Sir walter scott 17711832 in the form of letters to his friend, later soninlaw and biographer j. A little black book on witchcraft item of the month. Reflecting popular folklore and theological opinions of the late medieval and early renaissance periods, this survey of necromancy traces witchcraft from ancient times to the twentieth century, describing the link. History of witchcraft and demonology by summers, montague. The history of witchcraft and demonology this classic of esoterica, written by the fields foremost scholar, employs colorful, littleknown anecdotes and historical accounts to explore witchcraft, sorcery, necromancy, damnation, satanism, and every variety of magic. The format of the book, set up in an az format, focuses on different cases of witchcraft, and here, the author has really done his homework. Lockhart, hoping to distract his fatherinlaw from working on more arduous enterprises preparing the magnum opus and writing count robert of paris, suggested that he write a small volume on witchcraft for murrays family library. Summerss manservant hector stuartforbes is buried in the same plot. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks history of witchcraft and demonology.
For a book thats supposed to be about the history of witchcraft and demonology, it relies an awful lot on heresay and even the portrayal of witches in fiction. Uncommonly good collectible and rare books from uncommonly good booksellers. Written a century ago, the work has aged in a mixed manner. Vividly detailed and highly readable, this classic history of witchcraft and demonology provides a thorough exploration of sorcery, satanism, and every variety of the black arts. A beginners guide to witchcraft extraordinary golf.
Sir walter scott 17711832 is best remembered as the author of waverley and ivanhoe, but the romantic scottish writer was deeply interested in history and produced several nonfiction volumes. A lot of people hate montague summers, but i have a big, warm, soft spot in my heart for the man. Buy a discounted paperback of the history of witchcraft and demonology online from. Murrays family library was a series of nonfiction works published from 1829 to 1834, by john murray, in 51 volumes.
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