Servants of the Seal: A Complete Historical and Occult Study of the Lesser Key of Solomon, the Goetia, and the Seventy Two Spirits of Power - Couverture souple

Walker, Tavish

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ISBN 13 : 9798235261952

Editeur : Black Bell Books, 2026

Synopsis

A complete historical and occult study of the Lesser Key of Solomon, the Ars Goetia, and the seventy two spirits of power. Servants of the Seal explores one of the most infamous and misunderstood texts in Western occult history. The Lesser Key of Solomon has been feared, copied, condemned, studied, and reimagined for centuries, yet its true importance lies far beyond sensational tales of demon summoning. This book examines the Goetia as a serious document of religious history, ceremonial magic, Jewish mysticism, Christian demonology, Renaissance philosophy, and Western esotericism. It follows the long development of Solomonic magic from ancient Mesopotamian and Egyptian spirit traditions to the Testament of Solomon, the Kabbalistic hierarchy of names and seals, the medieval grimoire tradition, and the seventeenth century manuscripts that preserved the Lemegeton. Inside, readers will discover: The historical Solomon and the making of the magical king The ancient roots of demonology in Mesopotamia, Egypt, and the Near East The role of Jewish mysticism, Kabbalah, divine names, and angelic hierarchy The development of grimoires from late antiquity to the Renaissance The structure and manuscript history of the Lesser Key of Solomon Detailed studies of the kings, dukes, princes, marquises, presidents, earls, and knights of the Ars Goetia The symbolism of seals, sigils, circles, triangles, and ritual authority The influence of the Goetia on occult revival, modern magic, literature, and popular culture Written for readers of occult history, demonology, grimoire studies, religious symbolism, and Western esotericism, Servants of the Seal treats the Goetia with seriousness rather than superstition. It does not present the Lesser Key as fantasy or simple horror, but as a complex historical artefact shaped by scripture, philosophy, fear, faith, power, and the human desire to map the invisible world. This is a scholarly and atmospheric guide to one of the darkest and most fascinating inheritances of the Western magical tradition.

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À propos de l'auteur

Tavish Walker is a Scottish writer with a strong interest in occult history, grimoires, and the traditions of Western esotericism. His work explores angelic magic, ritual systems, and the historical foundations of ceremonial practice, bringing clarity to texts that have shaped centuries of spiritual thought.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Black Bell Books
• Date d'édition: 2026
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 13: 9798235261952
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 112
• Coordonnées du fabricant: non disponible
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