History of Magic

Klappentext This History of Magic (1844) by Joseph Ennemoser, a noted German practitioner of magnetism was translated into English in 1854. Zusammenfassung Joseph Ennemoser (1787–1854) was an Tyrolean doctor, who was a forerunner of Freud in his belief in the connection between the mind and physical health: his interest in psychology led to investigations into the paranormal. This English translation of his 1844 work was published in 1854. Inhaltsverzeichnis 4. Of magic in mythology; 5. The magic of the Germans; 6. Mystic doctrines, and endeavours after a philosophical elucidation of the magic of the middle ages; Appendix: Apparitions; Haunted houses; Dreams; Second sight; Trance and somnambulism; Ecstasy; Prediction; Divination; Witchcraft; Vampires; Amulets and charms; Narcotics; Fairies; Spiritual manifestations.

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• Authors: Joseph Ennemoser, Ennemoser Joseph
• Assisted by: Mary Howitt (Editor), Howitt Mary (Editor)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.01.2011
• EAN: 9781108025621
• ISBN: 978-1-108-02562-1
• No. of pages: 530
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge; The History of Magic 2 Volume Set
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > History; Social sciences, law, business > Sociology > General, dictionaries; History of Ideas, RELIGION / Wicca, HISTORY / Social History, Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought, Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought