Arbatel: Concerning the Magic of Ancients: Original Sourcebook of Angel Magic - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 0892541520 ISBN 13 : 9780892541522

Editeur : Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S., 2009

Synopsis

In many ways, ARBATEL is unique among texts on magic. Unlike the vast majority of writings, it is clear, concise and elegantly written. The practical instructions are straightforward and undemanding. When it first appeared in 1575, it attracted theattention of people with a surprisingly broad range of agendas, including some of the finest minds of the time. Often quoted and reprinted, both praised and condemned, its impact on western esoteric philosophy has been called "overwhelming." ARBATEL's magic is full of wonder and free from the sinister elements usually associated with texts on the subject. But it is about more than magic; filled with gnomic wisdom, it urges us to help our neighbours, be positive and grateful and use time wisely.Above all, it teaches us to pay attention, looking for the wondrous and miraculous. In fact, to the author, this virtually defines the magus. This translation, the first English version published since 1655, illuminates many obscure points in the text. Peterson's introduction concisely documents the provenance of the text, explains the magical techniques employed and its influence on esoteric literature, including the grimoires and the Theosophical movement. The book, also, utilises important new research by Carlos Gilly, Antoine Favre, and others. · Included are illustrations, bibliography, index and original Latin text. · First English translation published since in 1655.

A propos du livre

À propos de l'auteur

Joseph H. Peterson has translated many esoteric and religious source works including The Clavis or Key to the Magic of Solomon, Arbatel, and John Dee's Five Books of Mystery. Peterson is an active member of the American Academy of Religion and the American Folklore Society. He has an extensive collection of rare esoteric documents, which he shares at his award-winning websites esotericarchives.com and avesta.org. He lives near Rochester Minnesota.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S.
• Date d'édition: 2009
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 0892541520
• ISBN 13: 9780892541522
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 128
• Éditeur: Peterson Joseph H.
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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