Compendium Maleficarum

5 b.  192 facsimile reprint- Brother Francesco Mariaa Guazzo Note  Showing the iniquitous and execrable operations of witches against the human race, and the divine remedies by which they may be frustrated Compendium Maleficarum by Francesco Maria Guazzo is a chilling and influential 17th-century manual on witchcraft, offering a detailed account of the beliefs, rituals, and alleged practices of witches from the perspective of the Catholic Church. Written in 1608, the book served as a guide for inquisitors and clergy in identifying, interrogating, and prosecuting suspected witches. What makes it particularly compelling—and disturbing—is its vivid descriptions of demonic pacts, spells, and supernatural phenomena, all framed within the theological and moral anxieties of the time. Richly illustrated with eerie woodcuts, the Compendium not only reflects the intense fear of witchcraft in early modern Europe but also provides a historical window into the darker aspects of religious and cultural control, making it a haunting artifact of its era. Description Red and black hardcover with gold writing on spine. original dust jacket with illustration on front, very good condition