The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162560199)

The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy by Henry Cornelius Agrippa is a comprehensive guide to the world of magic and the occult. Originally published in 1533, this book is a continuation of Agrippa's earlier works on the subject of natural magic and the occult.The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy covers a wide range of topics, including the nature of angels and demons, the properties of stones and metals, and the use of astrological symbols in magic. Agrippa also provides detailed instructions for performing various magical rituals, such as the invocation of spirits and the creation of talismans.Throughout the book, Agrippa draws on a variety of sources, including the works of ancient philosophers, Christian mystics, and Jewish Kabbalists. He also includes numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex concepts he presents.Despite its age, The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy remains a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of magic and the occult.Of Geomancy, Magical Elements, Astrological Geomancy, the Nature of Spirits, Magic of the Ancients. Contents: Commendatory Poems; Of Geomancy; Of Occult Philosophy, or Of Magical Ceremonies: The Fourth Book, Henry Cornelius Agrippa; Heptameron: or, Magical Elements, Peter de Abano; Isagoge: An Introductory Discourse on the Nature of such Spirits as are exercised in the Sublunary Bounds; their Original, Names, Offices, Illusions, Posers, Prophecies, Miracles; and how they may be Expelled and Driven away, Georg Pictorius Villinganus; Of Astronomical Geomancy, Gerard Ceremonensis; Of the Magick of the Ancients, Arbatel.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry Cornelius Agrippa
ISBN-10: 1162560193
ISBN-13: 9781162560199
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 230
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.89lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.48d