Noted occult historian A. E. Waite created this meticulously researched survey in order to unite and interpret the scattered and often-inaccessible details of magical traditions. Part I contains essential passages from prominent magical texts dating from the fourteenth, fifteenth, and sixteenth centuries; Part II analyzes these texts from a modern perspective.
A century after its debut, Waite’s work remains among the best sources of information on occult subjects related to the study of the supernatural. Although the author does not condone the practice of black magic, he defends occult practitioners and praises the disciplines of astrology and alchemy. Modern readers will find this book an extraordinarily complete tour of the history of magic, replete with details of casting spells, conjuring spirits, and other occult practices.
A century after its debut, Waite’s work remains among the best sources of information on occult subjects related to the study of the supernatural. Although the author does not condone the practice of black magic, he defends occult practitioners and praises the disciplines of astrology and alchemy. Modern readers will find this book an extraordinarily complete tour of the history of magic, replete with details of casting spells, conjuring spirits, and other occult practices.
Innehållsförteckning
Preface
Introduction
Part I
I. The Antiquity of Magical Rituals
II. The Rituals of Transcendental Magic
III. Composite Rituals
IV. The Rituals of Black Magic
Part II
I. The Preparation of the Operator
II. The Initial Rites and Ceremonies
III. Concerning the Descending Hierarchy
IV. The Mysteries of Goëtic Theurgy According to the Lesser Key of Solomon the King
V. Concerning the Mystery of the Sanctum Regnum, or the Government of Evil Spirits; Being the Rite of Conjuration According to the Grimorium Verum
VI. The Mysteries of Infernal Evocation According to the Grand Grimoire
VII. The Method of Honorius
VIII. Miscellaneous and Minor Processes
IX. Concerning Infernal Necromancy
Conclusion
Om författaren
Best known as the co-creator of the popular Rider-Waite Tarot deck, A. E. Waite (1857–1952) is the author of the widely consulted
Pictorial Key to the Tarot. Waite was also a noted historian of the occult and a respected expert on ceremonial magic whose many books included surveys of Rosicrucianism, Kabbalism, Freemasonry, and alchemy.
Språk Engelska ● Formatera EPUB ● Sidor 384 ● ISBN 9780486823430 ● Filstorlek 18.1 MB ● Utgivare Dover Publications ● Publicerad 2017 ● Nedladdningsbara 24 månader ● Valuta EUR ● ID 5203544 ● Kopieringsskydd Adobe DRM
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