![]() However, as we will see, Gottskalk’s actions were far removed from the values he preached about in his official role. His uncle, Olaf Rognvaldsson, was a bishop and Gottskalk was his successor. He had been born into a good Christian family. ![]() Gottskalk Nikulausson was born in 1469 in Iceland, and between 1496 and his death on December 8, 1520, he was the Bishop of Holar. What did he want to achieve? And why did he explore the field of black magic, which was so contrary to his position as a bishop? The Bishop and his Holy Book However, it seems that its author, Gottskalk Nikulausson, wanted much more in life than serving his religion. ![]() It was a collection of the darkest rules and spells known to have been created by a man who officially worshipped the Christian God. Its main objective was to use magic to gain control of Satan himself.Īlso known as The Book of Power, Rauðskinna (‘Red Skin’ in Icelandic) took its name from the red cover written in gold-lettered runes. It was so dark, that most people could not believe it was written by a Christian bishop. Rauðskinna is a legendary book that was more terrifying than most of the black magic documents ever produced.
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