The Book of Ceremonial Magic (Dover Occult)
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| Rating | : | 4.22 (807 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486818055 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 384 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-11-24 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
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. 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.. Waite created this meticulously researched survey in order to unite and interpret the scattered and often-inaccessible details of magical traditions. E. Although the author does not condone the practice of black magic, he defends occult practitioners and praises the disciplines of astrology and alchemy. Noted occult historian A
E. Best known as the co-creator of the popular Rider-Waite Tarot deck, A. 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, a
"a review of grimoires and historic applications of ritual magic" according to jack kiker wyatt. Waite blends ancient trends and traditions with a disregard of white magic in favor of a darker, more threatening kind. he does not devote much time to transcendental aspects of magic as many authors have, but instead, treats the subject of infernal and demonic hierarchies with a bit too much supposed first hand knowledge. some interesting discussions with Latin phrases and esoteric philosophies.. Zaman said Bit ripped off. Lacks information and many pages are missing. i feel a bit ripped off manuel It opens your mind up to a new way of thinking but lacks information the real book of black magic has more information and is basically the same book
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.. About the AuthorBest known as the co-creator of the popular Rider-Waite Tarot deck, A. E