Publisher's Synopsis
The History of Witchcraft and Demonology by Montague Summers is a comprehensive exploration of the dark and mysterious world of witchcraft and demonology. This book delves into the history of witchcraft and demonology from ancient times to the modern era, examining the beliefs, practices, and superstitions that have surrounded these topics throughout human history.Summers provides a detailed account of the witch hunts of the Middle Ages and the Early Modern period, exploring the origins of witchcraft accusations, the methods used to identify and prosecute witches, and the social and cultural factors that contributed to the witch craze.The book also delves into the world of demonology, exploring the various demons and spirits that have been believed to exist throughout history. Summers examines the role of demons in religious and cultural traditions, as well as their representation in literature, art, and popular culture.Throughout the book, Summers draws on a wide range of sources, including historical documents, religious texts, and folklore, to provide a fascinating and informative account of the history of witchcraft and demonology. This book is essential reading for anyone interested in the history of the occult, witchcraft, and demonology.1925. Firmly believing in the whole paraphernalia of Satanism, the author has a wonderfully good time describing its nefarious orgies with a gusto which even the reader of feeble faith is apt to catch. Contents: Introduction; The witch - heretic and anarchist; Worship of the witch; Demons and familiars; The Sabbat; The witch in Holy Writ; Diabolic possession and modern spiritism; The witch in dramatic literature; Bibliography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
