Malleus Maleficārum

Inquisitors Jakob Sprenger and Heinrich Kramer, relying on their practice and citing reliable sources such as rumors of witchcraft and accusations of devilish corruption of cow's milk, created a detailed instruction on how to find witches, properly torture them to... obtain confessions, and execute sentences. The pedantic analysis of each stage of the witch hunt describes the judicial system of the 15th century and the knowledge of the world held by both ordinary people and members of the clergy. "The Hammer of Witches" is an undeniable monument of its time, immersing readers in the true Middle Ages.  In this edition, the text in Latin is accompanied by a parallel translation by theology candidate N. T. Tsvetkov. For ease of reading, each chapter in Russian is placed opposite the corresponding chapter in Latin. The parallel text allows for easy comparison of the original with the translation, highlighting the difficulties faced by the translator and noting the most accurately translated fragments. The text is accompanied by paintings by Albrecht Dürer, selected etchings from Francisco Goya's "Caprichos", engravings by Louis Breton, as well as works by other artists who addressed the themes of witchcraft or the Middle Ages in general. The design aims to reflect the essence of the work, which describes the truly devilish work of the Inquisition. A ruby ribbon, a hardcover binding with embossed elements, silver foil stamping, illustrations, and a unique layout are bright features of this book. The memorable design makes the book not only a great addition to one's collection but also a pleasant gift for dear ones.