The History of Witchcraft and Demonology

The History of Witchcraft and Demonology is a comprehensive book written by Montague Summers. The book explores the history of witchcraft and demonology, from ancient times to the modern era. The author delves into the origins of witchcraft, the beliefs and practices of witches, and the persecution of witches throughout history. The book also discusses the different types of demons and their role in demonology. The author provides a detailed account of the witch hunts in Europe and America, including the infamous Salem Witch Trials. The book also examines the role of witches and demons in literature, art, and popular culture. The History of Witchcraft and Demonology is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of 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.