Martin del Rio: Investigations Into Magic - Ingram Academic

Added this to my reference shelf. Plenty of passages worth underlining; my copy is already full of margin notes. My only quibble is the cover feels thinner than expected.

This has been on my wishlist for months. It's become a regular reference in my practice. My only quibble is the cover feels thinner than expected. Good, with the caveats above.

A friend in my study group recommended this one. Solid binding, decent paper — holds up to heavy use. It rewards patience more than any book I've bought this year. Highly recommend to serious students.

I've read excerpts online before, but having the full text is different. The ideas are old but land with surprising force today. Glad I finally picked this up.

This has been on my wishlist for months. The language takes some getting used to, but it becomes part of the charm. If you're drawn to this subject, don't hesitate.

A friend in my study group recommended this one. The ideas are old but land with surprising force today. It pairs well with more modern commentaries on the same tradition. A keeper.

Bought this as a gift for my sister and ended up ordering a second copy for myself. The typesetting is comfortable for study, with good margins for notes. I appreciated how the argument builds steadily from first principles. One of my better finds this year.

This landmark volume is a rigorous academic contribution, offering an exhaustive inquiry into the occult through Martin del Rio’s eyes. Maxwell-Stuart contextualizes this primary source effectively, detailing the legal frameworks of witch hunts. However, it is strictly for serious researchers and historians comfortable with dense theological and judicial analysis. It does not suit casual readers seeking narrative entertainment or those uninterested in the granular mechanics of early modern persecution. The text is a scholarly dissection rather than a popular history, demanding patience and academic focus from its audience to fully appreciate its value.