The Encyclopedia Of Witchcraft And Demonology By Rossell Hope Robbins Pdf Jun 2026

Should you come across a legitimate, authorized digital edition (e.g., from a library digitization project), here is what to check for:

The book is structured as an alphabetical reference, but it is far more readable than a typical dry dictionary. Spanning over 500 pages in its original print edition (and varying by scan quality in format), the entries cover: Should you come across a legitimate, authorized digital

A critical aspect of the encyclopedia is Robbins' distinction between witchcraft Witchcraft: : Robbins famously treats witchcraft as a "delusion"—an

. First released in 1959, it’s not a book of spells—it’s a massive, 571-page historical record of the witch-hunt frenzy in Europe. Sorcery : He makes a sharp distinction between

: Robbins famously treats witchcraft as a "delusion"—an imaginary cult created by the Inquisition and secular courts. He argues that the victims were innocent individuals caught in a legal and theological frenzy. Witchcraft vs. Sorcery : He makes a sharp distinction between witchcraft (the supposedly organized devil-worshipping cult) and