The Encyclopedia Of Witchcraft & Demonology

Dr. Rossell Hope Robbins, who died in 1990, was a Cambridge-educated academic and the leading authority on the subject of witchcraft as a historical and cultutal concept. This volume, first published in 1959 and reprinted several times over the past 60 years, is the most comprehensive collection of information on the subject, drawing upon facts and illustrations Dr. Robbins had gathered and culled from thousands of ancient manuscripts, grimoires, trial records for people accused of witchcraft and sorcery, biographical accounts, descriptions of various demons, and murders attributed to werewolves and vampires. He is interested, moreover, in the evil of using accusations of witchcraft-- an umbrella term encompassing a number of pagan spiritual systems he collectively calls "delusions"-- as a justification for torturing and killing many innocent people, raising, I think, an intriguing point. For anyone interested in the topic of evil-- not the moral kind that generally interests me and other researchers and authors on the subject, but the preternatural, metaphysical kind-- this is an essential volume. Five stars for superb scholarship and nerdy over-inclusiveness.

Thank you for the cute drawing on the package! Really love the book!

Great Book For My collection! Very enjoyable read and lots of great information to learn about!

This book is an excellent History of Witchcraft n Demonology. Much of the data seems to have been lost or “updated” with time. If you want an accurate history that does present the facts, good n without apology, this is that book.

if you want to understand what the early catholic church priest was doing this is the book to read, dont let the title run you away

This book is a wealth of information for any who are interested in either Religion, Witchcraft, Demonology (naturally, I know), and/or the occult. It also especially useful as a reference for those studying the reaction and methodology of the church as it pertains to these topics. I read this book for the first time over 30 years ago as a teenager when it was available at my local library (albiet in a locked case requiring special permission to access) and I became immediately enthralled by the subject matter. I previously owned my own personal copy but it was lost in a move. I've since found reprints to be of very poor quality, hence my search for a good used version. This book could have been my very own. It is extremely good condition, although missing the dust jacket. Of course my first copy from the library was the same so it is perfect in my estimation.

A book is a book, it’s a good one, but not much to review. Seller went above and beyond to ensure book arrived in good shape. Packaged with extreme care! Very impressed!

I’m doing research for a novel I’m working on. As I’m writing my Novel I’m going through a history lesson I never thought I would embark on. It’s eye opening and I keep on wanting to learn more. I knew a little about witchcraft, Wicca, demonology & the occult. What I know, is nothing compared to what I’m actually learning. This is a beautiful book that’ll fit nicely in with the rest of my books on the subject-matter.