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The History of Magic

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The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi, first published in 1913, is a comprehensive exploration of magic and occultism through the ages. It covers topics such as the Magic of the Magi, Ancient Greek magic, the Kabalah, mystical traditions, oracles, magical monuments, the relationship between magic and Christianity, pagan practices, sacred symbolism, sorcery, Freemasonry, and the Illuminati.
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An invaluable source book on the history of magic and occultism.

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First published in 1913, this classic text is an invaluable source book on the history and practice of magic and occultism. The contents include: Magic of the Magi, Magic in Ancient Greece, the Kabalah, Primitive Symbolism, Mysticism, Oracles, Magical Monuments, Magic and Christianity, Pagan Magic, Kabalistic Paintings and Sacred Emblems, Sorcerers, Magic and Freemasonry, the Illuminati, and more.

The History of Magic by Eliphas Levi offers insights into the arcane practices and beliefs that have shaped human understanding of the magical arts throughout history. This enduring work delves into a variety of mystic traditions and presents them in a comprehensive manner that continues to fascinate readers today.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780877289296

Publisher: Red Wheel/Weiser

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 15 January 1999

Country: United States

Imprint: Red Wheel/Weiser

Edition: Illustrated

Illustration: Illustrations

Contributors:

  • Translated by A. E. Waite

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 228.0mm

Weight: 521g

Pages: 384

About the Author

Alphonse Louis Constant, better know by his pen name Eliphas Levi, was a master of the traditional Rosicrucian interpretation of the Kabbalah. He was born in France in 1810, and through the offices of the parish priest, was educated for the church at SaintSulpice. He was later expelled from seminary for teaching doctrines contrary to those of the Roman Catholic Church. In 1824 Levi began studying the occult sciences, and wrote about magic and the Kabbalah for the next three decades. His other books include Transcendental Magic, Mysteries of the Qabalah, and The Book of Splendours.


A.E. Waite (1857-1942) is one of the bestknown authors and translators of magic and the occult. He is the creator of the Rider-Waite tarot and is the author of several books including Book of Black Magic and Pictorial Keys to the Tarot.

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