Archidoxes of Magic

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By Theophrastus Paracelsus

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Archidoxes of Magic is a medieval sourcebook by Theophrastus Paracelsus detailing practical magic, focusing on healing rather than fantastical speculation. It offers complete sets of zodiacal lames, characters, and planetary sigils with instructions for their creation and consecration. The text includes thorough alchemical discussions of planetary spirits, the union of male and female principles, and the steps to the Tincture, among the most comprehensive in Hermetic literature. It also presents methods for exorcising evil spirits, conjuring, and combating witchcraft. An introduction by Stephen Skinner contextualises Paracelsus's influence on Western esoteric traditions.
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Ideal for readers interested in historical and practical magic, alchemy, and the Western Mystery Tradition, as well as scholars and enthusiasts of medieval occultism and healing arts.

This is a source work of mediaeval magic that gives complete sets of zodiacal lames, characters and planetary sigils, with full details for their manufacture and consecration, often omitted by later writers.

Description

Paracelsus is essentially concerned with the practical applications of magic, especially with regard to healing, rather than the extravagant fantasies of theorists. His sections on alchemy include details of the planetary spirits, the conjuncture of the male and female principles, and each step on the path to the Tincture—one of the most complete descriptions in the whole Hermetic canon.

Paracelsus outlines techniques for the exorcism of evil spirits, conjuration and counteracting witchcraft. Stephen Skinner's introduction provides a brief biography of Paracelsus and explains the influence of his work on the Western Mystery Tradition.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780892540976

Publisher: Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S.

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 December 2004

Country: United States

Imprint: Hays (Nicolas) Ltd ,U.S.

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

Introduction by Stephen Skinner
Translated by Robert Turner

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 139.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 158

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Health & Wellness Non-Fiction Self-Help & Personal Development Theophrastus Paracelsus

About the Author

Paracelsus (Philippus Aureolus Theophrastus Bombastus von Hohenheim), 1493-1541, was a Swiss physician who, also, gained magical knowledge from Johannes Trithemius, Agrippa's teacher and was acquainted with the famous alchemist, Solomon Trimosin (suthor of Splendor Solis). In his use of herbal remedies and principle of 'signatures', he could easily be credited as one of the fathers of modern pharmacology. His work had a major influence on John Dee, Francis Barrett, A E Waite and many others.