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The Magus: Complete System of Occult Philosophy
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Product Details
- Amazon Sales Rank: #266429 in Books
- Published on: 2000-03
- Original language: English
- Number of items: 1
- Binding: Paperback
- 432 pages
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Synopsis
First published in 1801, this book mirrored the era's fascination with the supernatural, containing medieval and occult knowledge. Notable in the text are the author's illustrations, derived from ancient and medieval magical texts, and rare translations of cabalistic and occult lore.
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good reference material
this is interesting, if not a little amusing in parts...it gives a good insight into how easily spooked people where about occult matters in the beginning of the 19th century. it has a valuable section on talismans, with symbolism borrowed from zodiacal and kabbalistic circles. I think it even makes some use of the Lemegeton of Solomon for some of the finer points about ritualistic magic in the kabbalah section. Barret also includes a full but somewhat peotic depiction of basic alchemical philosophy, and also what he terms Natural magic (i guess this is something to do with druidism, wicca ???) This makes a good reference book, if not simply becasue so many half-wit new age freaks seem to refer to it continuously in their own works. at least this way you can check their references...
Get the original instead!
The content of this book is taken without additions but with omissions from Agrippa's "The Three Books of Occult Philosophy", with all errors from the original book and without mentioning the original author. Still it may be easier to read because it is smaller than original Agrippa's book. But beware of erros.
One of the few foundation sources available today.
Barrets work is excellant. The language is old english and should prove to be one of the forefront referances I have on my shelf. Not many older works such as this have been published, so this is a rare opportunity for anyone with a few bucks to get a fascimle of this founding work. Only by examining the past can we come to an understanding of the future.
