{"product_id":"the-history-of-magic-including-a-clear-and-precise-exposition-of-its-procedure-its-rites-and-its-mysteries-translated-with-preface-and-n-paperback","title":"The History of Magic: Including a clear and precise exposition of its procedure, its rites and its mysteries. Translated, with preface and n - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eÉliphas Lévi\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eArthur Edward Waite\u003c\/b\u003e (Translator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e As a comprehensive work on magic through the ages, \u003cem\u003eThe History of Magic\u003c\/em\u003e, is hard to beat. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e  liphas L vi was born in poverty in 1810, the son of a Parisian shoemaker. His early associations with the Christian Catholic Church were ambivalent because of his interest in \"the Secret Doctrine\" - Magic. His voice as a magus emerged in \u003cem\u003eTranscendental Magic, its Doctrine and Ritual\u003c\/em\u003e, published in 1855-56, followed by \u003cem\u003eThe History of Magic \u003c\/em\u003e(1860), where he combines his belief in both magic and religion. Recognised as \u003cem\u003ethe\u003c\/em\u003e occult scientist of the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century, L vi has left a valuable legacy in his writings. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e The present work is divided into a septad of books - based on the sacred number, seven - with seven chapters in each. L vi begins with a clear definition of magic - \"the exact and absolute science of Nature and her laws\" and these laws, conforming always to an ideal state of equilibrium, are governed by a supreme intelligent principle, God. Throughout the book the author emphasizes the inseparability of science and religion and that magic is part of both, but he is at pains to denigrate Black magic and counterfeit magicians. He charts magic through the ages, from its early origins to the 19\u003csup\u003eth\u003c\/sup\u003e century occult revival, in which he played a major part. We read about Zoroaster, Abraham, the magic of the Magi, Hermetic magic, Kabalism, Gnosticism, Freemasonry - and much else besides. According to L vi, the Secret Doctrine was eventually passed down to the Roman Catholic Church of which he became a faithful member. However, he admitted this revered institution had lost the Kabalistic Keys and his life's work was to direct their rediscovery that these powerful tools may be applied to our lives, albeit \u003cem\u003eonly\u003c\/em\u003e within the confines of the hierarchical Church.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Occult historian and author in his own right, A. E. Waite provides a valuable adjunct to Levi's book with his preface and detailed notes. The original index has been revised and extended by Aziloth Books.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 360\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.75 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 08, 2020\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47412913701042,"sku":"9781913751012","price":27.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/3891\/1666\/files\/f73fb5aa7998d8d102824819589b8b15.webp?v=1778334024","url":"https:\/\/box.dadyminds.org\/products\/the-history-of-magic-including-a-clear-and-precise-exposition-of-its-procedure-its-rites-and-its-mysteries-translated-with-preface-and-n-paperback","provider":"DADYMINDS BOX","version":"1.0","type":"link"}