Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie, Volume 2: Rituel (Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge) - Softcover

Lévi, Éliphas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1108027539 ISBN 13: 9781108027533

Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2011

Synopsis

Born Alphonse Louis Constant, French magician Éliphas Lévi (1810–75) wrote prolifically on the occult sciences. This highly popular two-volume treatise on practical magic attempts to initiate the reader into the mysteries of occult philosophy. Identifying magic as the 'nurse or godmother' of all intellectual forces, Lévi proclaims his firm belief in man as microcosm of the universe, the strength of human willpower and the effectiveness of sympathetic magic. Taking a more practical focus than the first part, this second volume, 'The Ritual of Transcendental Magic', focuses on the rituals and ceremonies of Western occult philosophy, offering explanations for magical equilibrium, the use and consecration of the pentagram, talismans, necromancy, transmutations, the Sabbath of the sorcerers, witchcraft, and the alchemical work of Nicholas Flamel and Raymond Lull.

About this title

Book Description:

First published in France in 1854, this highly popular two-volume treatise on ritual magic initiates the reader into the secrets of Western occult philosophy. This second volume explains the symbols and philosophy behind magical ceremony and ritual.

About this edition

• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1108027539
• ISBN 13: 9781108027533
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 468