Agrippa's Occult Philosophy: Natural Magic (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780486447179)

Written by a legendary scholar of Renaissance esoterica, this is the single most important text in the history of Western occultism, Cornelius Agrippa (1486-1535) combined classical Neoplatonic and Hermetic philosophy with elements of the Jewish Kabbalah and Christianity to form a systematic exposition of occult knowledge. Agrippa's view of divine order was subsequently eclipsed by the materialism and atheism of the Enlightenment, but 500 years later, his influential work endures as a cornerstone of mystic literature.
In serious, educated, and accessible terms, Agrippa defines occultism and magic as a natural means of attaining knowledge and power. His explanations of planetary rulerships, enchantments, sorceries, types of divination, and the interpretation of dreams offer an intriguing array of possibilities: improved health, prolonged life, increased wealth, and enhanced foresight. This inexpensive edition of his classic study offers students of the history of ideas and occult traditions an essential reference tool.

Author: Cornelius Agrippa
ISBN-10: 0486447170
ISBN-13: 9780486447179
Publisher: Dover Publications
Language: English
Published: 06/23/2006
Pages: 320
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.75lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.70w x 0.63d