Transcendental Magic - Its Doctrine and Ritual

Klappentext Published in French in 1854, Lévi's popular work was translated into English by occult historian Arthur Edward Waite in 1896. Zusammenfassung Published in French in 1854, Éliphas Lévi's Dogme et rituel de la haute magie was translated into English by occult historian Arthur Waite in 1896. In this hugely popular book, Lévi outlines the theory and practices of Western occultism. The original two-volume French edition is also reissued in this series. Inhaltsverzeichnis Biographical preface; Explanation of figures; Part I. The Doctrine of Transcendent Magic: Introduction; 1. The candidate; 2. The pillars of the temple; 3. The triangles of Solomon; 4. The tetragram; 5. The pentagram; 6. Magical equilibrium; 7. The fiery sword; 8. Realisation; 9. Initiation; 10. The Kabbalah; 11. The magic chain; 12. The great work; 13. Necromancy; 14. Transmutations; 15. Black magic; 16. Bewitchments; 17. Astrology; 18. Charms and philtres; 19. The stone of the philosophers; 20. The universal medicine; 21. Divination; 22. Summary and general key of the four secret sciences; Part II. The Ritual of Transcendent Magic: Introduction; 1. Preparations; 2. Magical equilibrium; 3. The triangle of pentacles; 4. The conjuration of the four; 5. The blazing pentagram; 6. The medium and the mediator; 7. The septenary of talismans; 8. A warning to the imprudent; 9. The ceremonial of initiates; 10. The key of occultism; 11. The triple chain; 12. The great work; 13. Necromancy; 14. Transmutations; 15. The sabbath of the sorcerers; 16. Witchcraft and spells; 17. The writing of the stars; 18. Philtres and magnetism; 19. The mastery of the sun; 20. The thaumaturge; 21. The science of the prophets; 22. The book of Hermes; Supplement to the ritual; Index.

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• Authors: Eliphas L. Vi, ¿Iphas L¿, Aeliphas Laevi, Eliphas Levi, Éliphas Lévi
• Assisted by: A. E. Waite (Translation), Arthur Edward Waite (Translation)
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press ELT
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 27.06.2013
• EAN: 9781108062169
• ISBN: 978-1-108-06216-9
• No. of pages: 434
• Series: Cambridge Library Collection -; Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge; Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge
• Subjects: Guides > Spirituality > Ancient knowledge, ancient cultures; Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology > Miscellaneous; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; RELIGION / Wicca, Magic, alchemy and hermetic thought, Magic, alchemy & hermetic thought