Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine And Ritual - Couverture rigide

Levi, Eliphas

Couverture rigide

ISBN 10 : 1497878012 ISBN 13 : 9781497878013

Editeur : Literary Licensing, LLC, 2014

Synopsis

Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine And Ritual is an esoteric book written by Eliphas Levi, a French occultist, and writer. The book explores the principles and practices of magic, with a focus on the transcendental aspects of the art. Levi delves into the history of magic, its various forms and schools of thought, and the underlying principles that govern its practice.The book is divided into two parts. The first part deals with the theory of magic, including the nature of the universe, the principles of spiritual and material existence, and the laws of nature that govern the practice of magic. The second part of the book is devoted to the practical aspects of magic, including the rituals, ceremonies, and practices that are used to harness the power of the universe and achieve spiritual enlightenment.Throughout the book, Levi emphasizes the importance of spiritual development and the cultivation of inner wisdom as the keys to success in magic. He also discusses the role of symbolism, ritual, and meditation in the practice of magic, and provides detailed instructions for performing a variety of magical rituals.Overall, Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine And Ritual is a comprehensive guide to the theory and practice of magic, written by one of the most influential occultists of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the esoteric arts and the mysteries of the universe.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1910 Edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

"ELIPHAS LEVI ZAHED is a pseudonym which was adopted in his occult writings by Alphonse Louis Constant, and it is said to be the Hebrew equivalent of that name. The author of the Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie was born in humble circumstances about the year 1810, being the son of a shoemaker. Giving evidence of unusual intelligence at an early age, the priest of his parish conceived a kindly interest for the obscure boy, and got him on the foundation of Saint Sulpice, where he was educated without charge, and with a view to the priesthood. He seems to have passed through the course of study at that seminary in a way which did not disappoint the expectations raised concerning him. In addition to Greek and Latin, he is believed to have acquired considerable knowledge of Hebrew, though it would be an error to suppose that any of his published works exhibit special linguistic attainments. He entered on his clerical novitiate, took minor orders, and in due course became a deacon, being thus bound by a vow of perpetual celibacy. Shortly after this step, he was suddenly expelled from Saint Sulpice for holding opinions contrary to the teaching of the Roman Catholic Church." A. E. Waite

Présentation de l'éditeur

Born Alphonse Louis Constant, French magician Éliphas Lévi (1810–75) wrote prolifically on the occult sciences. His hugely popular Dogme et rituel de la haute magie, published in French in 1854, was translated into English by Arthur Edward Waite (1857–1942) in 1896. In the present work, Waite condenses Lévi's two volumes into one. The first part outlines Lévi's theory of the doctrine of transcendent magic and discusses a wide range of magical phenomena, including bewitchment, Kabbalah and alchemy. The second part focuses on the practical aspects of ritual and ceremony in Western occult philosophy. Waite, a mystic and occult historian, edited several alchemical and magical texts for publication in the wake of the mid-nineteenth century occult revival. His translation is accompanied by a preface outlining Lévi's colourful career. The original two-volume French edition is also reissued in the Cambridge Library Collection.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Literary Licensing, LLC
• Date d'édition: 2014
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1497878012
• ISBN 13: 9781497878013
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 448
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
• Personne responsable: non disponible