The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage (Dover Occult) 2017

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ISBN
9780486232119
Book Title
Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage
Book Series
Dover Occult Ser.
Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
Item Length
8.5 in
Publication Year
1975
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
S. L. Macgregor Mathers
Features
Reprint
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Fiction, History
Topic
Occult & Supernatural, Magick Studies, Europe / Medieval
Item Weight
13.9 Oz
Item Width
5.5 in
Number of Pages
336 Pages
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Publisher
Dover Publications, Incorporated
ISBN-10
0486232115
ISBN-13
9780486232119
eBay Product ID (ePID)
154429848

Product Key Features

Book Title
Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage
Number of Pages
336 Pages
Language
English
Topic
Occult & Supernatural, Magick Studies, Europe / Medieval
Publication Year
1975
Illustrator
Yes
Features
Reprint
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit, Fiction, History
Author
S. L. Macgregor Mathers
Book Series
Dover Occult Ser.
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Weight
13.9 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in

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Trade
LCCN
75-012248
TitleLeading
The
Edition Description
Reprint
Synopsis
Around the turn of the century, when Aleister Crowley was working out his system of Magick, the source that he turned to for basics was the system of Abramelin of Egypt. From Abramelin he took his concepts of protections, purifications, evocations, vestments, and dromena down to specific details. This system of Abramelin the Mage is known from a unique fifteenth century manuscript preserved in the Bibliothèque de L'Arsenal in Paris. In it, Abraham of Würzburg, a cabalist and connoisseur of magics, describes a tour that he made of the then civilized world, visiting sorcerers, magicians, and cabalists, estimating their powers and virtues. This quest is in itself as fascinating as the similar tours of Gurdjieff. The high point of Abraham's travels was found in a small town on the banks of the Nile, where he encountered the great magician Abramelin, whose complete system Abraham thereupon sets out in detail. This amounts to a complete course in ceremonial magic (both white and black), which the student can pursue by himself. Abramelin, whose system is based mostly on Hellenistic theurgy of the Iamblichan sort, but with Jewish increments from the Cabala, explains the qualifications needed to become a magician, purifications, and asceticisms to be practiced month by month, studies and activities permitted during this period, selection of place and time for working magic, equipment needed, prayers and formulas, evocation of good and evil spirits, commanding spirits to do one's will, overcoming rebellious spirits, and similar material. Specific instructions are offered to develop such powers as clairvoyance, divining metals and treasures, warding off evil magic, healing illness, levitation, transportation, rendering oneself invisible, creating illusions and glamour, reading minds, placing compulsions, working black magic, and a host of other abilities. We do not guarantee that Abramelin's techniques work, nor that the results are desirable, but we offer this as a genuine medieval course in magic, one of the most important books in the history of occultism. It is of paramount importance to both the historian and the practitioner., Around the turn of the century, when Aleister Crowley was working out his system of Magick, the source that he turned to for basics was the system of Abramelin of Egypt. From Abramelin he took his concepts of protections, purifications, evocations, vestments, and dromena down to specific details. This system of Abramelin the Mage is known from a unique fifteenth century manuscript preserved in the Biblioth que de L'Arsenal in Paris. In it, Abraham of W rzburg, a cabalist and connoisseur of magics, describes a tour that he made of the then civilized world, visiting sorcerers, magicians, and cabalists, estimating their powers and virtues. This quest is in itself as fascinating as the similar tours of Gurdjieff. The high point of Abraham's travels was found in a small town on the banks of the Nile, where he encountered the great magician Abramelin, whose complete system Abraham thereupon sets out in detail. This amounts to a complete course in ceremonial magic (both white and black), which the student can pursue by himself. Abramelin, whose system is based mostly on Hellenistic theurgy of the Iamblichan sort, but with Jewish increments from the Cabala, explains the qualifications needed to become a magician, purifications, and asceticisms to be practiced month by month, studies and activities permitted during this period, selection of place and time for working magic, equipment needed, prayers and formulas, evocation of good and evil spirits, commanding spirits to do one's will, overcoming rebellious spirits, and similar material. Specific instructions are offered to develop such powers as clairvoyance, divining metals and treasures, warding off evil magic, healing illness, levitation, transportation, rendering oneself invisible, creating illusions and glamour, reading minds, placing compulsions, working black magic, and a host of other abilities. We do not guarantee that Abramelin's techniques work, nor that the results are desirable, but we offer this as a genuine medieval course in magic, one of the most important books in the history of occultism. It is of paramount importance to both the historian and the practitioner., Fifteenth-century document provides instructions -- for the period's professional magicians and sorcerers -- for evoking good and evil spirits, divining rare metals and treasures, warding off evil magic, healing illnesses, and more.
LC Classification Number
BF1598.A2 1975

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  • by green_man13
    Jun 28, 2017

    Essential reading for both the practitioner and the academic.

    Excellent book. The astute reader will find much of the inspirational material incorporated into the personal practices of modern-day occult giants like Aleister Crowley, who himself was unable to endure the sum total of the demands of this system of magick. The Abramelin method is not for the casual dabbler.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: dreambooks_co

  • by knowk46
    Feb 10, 2017

    Very good read

    I am very glad of having the chance to purchase this item and reading it Thank you so very much

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: bookmans_exchange

  • by raystc-0
    Aug 16, 2019

    The Sacred Magic of Abramelin

    This is the book that inspired and taught Aleister Crowley. If it was a must-have for him, it's a must-have for you

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: 0IKdmublTo-@Deleted

  • by tarynmyer_0
    Feb 04, 2023

    Great read!!

    Fascinating book!!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: prepbooks

  • by yodhivah404
    Nov 18, 2022

    informative esoteric manual, highly suggested.

    An informative system of magick, and describes a method of attaining knowledge and conversation with the Holy Guardian Angel.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: pinchasersproshop

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