The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic: A New Translation
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| Rating | : | 4.91 (984 Votes) |
| Asin | : | B0719KMFMC |
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| Number of Pages | : | 131 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2016-10-24 |
| Language | : | English |
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"Adequate but basic and with some flaws." according to AmazonCustomer. It's an adequate translation, but nothing more. While it is true that anything would be an improvement on A. E. Waite's version, this is far from perfect. The translator claims that some choices were made to retain the rhythm and style of the original writing, but I do not find this to be the case. There are some sections where you get the impression that an alternate phrasing has been used merely to be different to Waite. That may be harsh, but I found myself going back to the original French document for clarity, and then the flaws in this version s. Mike Waters said By today's standards, this book is for the advanced student. Easy to read and informative. So much of contemporary occultism and Wicca draw from this seminal work. Unlike Crowley, Spare, and Waite, Levi is largely ignored yet so much of our occult philosophy draws from his work. The Christian references may put off some readers but it's clear that Levi's philosophy was far from orthodox. If it helps, you can just mentally substitute the phrase "enlightened collective spirit of humanity" every time you see a reference to Jesus Christ and you're good to go.This book is for the advanced student.. Nicely done and finely crafted. Jack Patterson The translation is clear and reads well for the contemporary reader. I purchased both the book and the audiobook. The narration is good, and moves along at a steady pace. When I want to contemplate, explore, or examine passages closely, I make a mental note and then go to the text. It's a great way to study a work that may take years to properly digest. Please note this isn't a page turner, a dramatic work or an academic treatise, but chances are it's the lens or funnel (choose your metaphor) through which any occult idea has passed into modern wester
Lévi's study of magic is an absolute must for every seeker in occult, esoteric, and druidic realms, but this need has been frustrated by dated and inaccurate translations - until now. Greer, a respected occult scholar, and Mikituk, a masterful translator, collaborate to restore this landmark work to the center of the alternative spiritual canon.. Hall, and the New Age revolution. Filling a huge gap in our spiritual culture, here - at last - is a comprehensive and elegant translation of the 1854 French masterwork of occult philosophy. The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic reignited the esoteric spiritual search in the West and led to the emergence of Madame Blavatsky, Manly P