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“This certainly seems to be a book that might entice one to develop a new course.” -- Eileen Gardiner, University of Bristol * <em>Medieval Sermon Studies</em> *

The Medieval Devil is a book for our times. From biblical accounts of the devil to narratives of early trials for witchcraft, this brilliantly selected and superbly annotated collection identifies with precision how ideas about the power of the devil evolved across the Christian Middle Ages.　 - Sarah Ferber, University of Wollongong As Raiswell and Winter note, the medieval devil, chronologically bounded by biblical beginnings and the eve of the early modern witch hunts, is a decidedly slippery character. Yet thanks to this invaluable collection of primary sources, each thoughtfully introduced by the editors and followed by questions for discussion, students of demonology, witchcraft, and the medieval world can more firmly grasp the evolution and impact of one of history's most powerful ideas. - Michelle D. Brock, Washington and Lee University This multifaceted collection of primary sources on the devil and demons provides students with the single most fascinating entry into the medieval world that I have seen. With clear introductions, questions for readers, a helpful bibliography, and captivating illustrations, this volume is a rich and accessible resource for research and teaching. - Gary K. Waite, University of New Brunswick This wide-ranging collection gathers material not just on the devil but also on a host of devils and demons that proliferated in the medieval imagination. Thematic chapters offer varying perspectives on these spirits, as well as related issues like demonic magic, possession and exorcism, and the nature of hell. - Michael D. Bailey, Iowa State University

"""The Medieval Devil is a book for our times. From biblical accounts of the devil to narratives of early trials for witchcraft, this brilliantly selected and superbly annotated collection identifies with precision how ideas about the power of the devil evolved across the Christian Middle Ages.""　 - Sarah Ferber, University of Wollongong ""As Raiswell and Winter note, the medieval devil, chronologically bounded by biblical beginnings and the eve of the early modern witch hunts, is a decidedly slippery character. Yet thanks to this invaluable collection of primary sources, each thoughtfully introduced by the editors and followed by questions for discussion, students of demonology, witchcraft, and the medieval world can more firmly grasp the evolution and impact of one of history's most powerful ideas."" - Michelle D. Brock, Washington and Lee University ""This multifaceted collection of primary sources on the devil and demons provides students with the single most fascinating entry into the medieval world that I have seen. With clear introductions, questions for readers, a helpful bibliography, and captivating illustrations, this volume is a rich and accessible resource for research and teaching."" - Gary K. Waite, University of New Brunswick ""This wide-ranging collection gathers material not just on the devil but also on a host of devils and demons that proliferated in the medieval imagination. Thematic chapters offer varying perspectives on these spirits, as well as related issues like demonic magic, possession and exorcism, and the nature of hell."" - Michael D. Bailey, Iowa State University"

The Medieval Devil is a book for our times. From biblical accounts of the devil to narratives of early trials for witchcraft, this brilliantly selected and superbly annotated collection identifies with precision how ideas about the power of the devil evolved across the Christian Middle Ages. - Sarah Ferber, University of Wollongong As Raiswell and Winter note, the medieval devil, chronologically bounded by biblical beginnings and the eve of the early modern witch hunts, is a decidedly slippery character. Yet thanks to this invaluable collection of primary sources, each thoughtfully introduced by the editors and followed by questions for discussion, students of demonology, witchcraft, and the medieval world can more firmly grasp the evolution and impact of one of history's most powerful ideas. - Michelle D. Brock, Washington and Lee University This multifaceted collection of primary sources on the devil and demons provides students with the single most fascinating entry into the medieval world that I have seen. With clear introductions, questions for readers, a helpful bibliography, and captivating illustrations, this volume is a rich and accessible resource for research and teaching. - Gary K. Waite, University of New Brunswick This wide-ranging collection gathers material not just on the devil but also on a host of devils and demons that proliferated in the medieval imagination. Thematic chapters offer varying perspectives on these spirits, as well as related issues like demonic magic, possession and exorcism, and the nature of hell. - Michael D. Bailey, Iowa State University

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Richard Raiswell is an associate professor of history at the University of Prince Edward Island. David R. Winter is an associate professor of history at Brandon University.

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