The Medieval Devil: A Reader

by Richard Raiswell (editor), David R. Winter (Editor)

The Medieval Devil is a unique collection of primary sources that examines the development of medieval society through the lens of how people perceived the devil. In exploring where and how Europeans discerned his presence, detected his machinations, and sought to counter his actions, readers will be afforded a new and important point of entry into medieval history.

Each chapter begins with an introduction to familiarize readers with critical issues and to contextualize the primary sources against broader developments of the period. Questions for discussion and reflection, twelve black-and-white illustrations, and a short bibliography are included.

"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 Brunswic

416 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 12, 2022

Reviews

[Andreas Risager · Rating 5 out of 5]

The Mediaval Devil: A Reader is both a great tool for any academic trying to get a grip on The Devil, and newcomers who want's to know some of the different aspects, that Gods adversary has had. It's a great and intuitiv book, that give depht to understanding The Devil in a historical setting. I cannot sing the praises for this book enough.