\"The vast store of magical lore within Three books of occult philosophy has been an essential resource for occultists since its original publication nearly five centuries ago. In this hardcover edition, editor Donald Tyson presents these writings in their complete form, free from the hundreds of errors made in the original translation and supplemented by notes and explanations to contextualize the material for the modern reader\"--Jacket.\nThe Single Most Important Text in the History of Western Occultism The vast store of magical lore within the Three Books of Occult Philosophy has been an essential resource for occultists since its original publication nearly five centuries ago. In this hardcover edition, editor Donald Tyson presents these writings in their complete form, free from the hundreds of errors made in the original translation and supplemented by notes and explanations to contextualize the material for the modern reader. The most complete repository of Pagan and Neoplatonic magic ever compiled, this book is packed with material you will not find elsewhere, including copious extracts on magic from obscure or lost works by Pythagoras, Pliny the Elder, Cicero, Ptolemy, Plato, Aristotle, and many other authorities. Donald Tyson's detailed annotations clarify difficult references and provide origins of quotations, expanding upon them as necessary in order to make Agrippa's work more accessible. As well as providing extensive insight into the foundations of the Western esoteric tradition, the Three Books of Occult Philosophy is the ultimate \"how-to\" for magical workings. It describes how to work all manner of divination and magic in such clear and useful detail that it is still the guide for modern techniques. And the extensive supplementary material--including biographical and geographical dictionaries and appendices--provides quick reference to many previously obscure matters in classical magic.
\"The vast store of magical lore within Three books of occult philosophy has been an essential resource for occultists since its original publication nearly five centuries ago. In this hardcover edition, editor Donald Tyson presents these writings in their complete form, free from the hundreds of errors made in the original translation and supplemented by notes and explanations to contextualize the material for the modern reader\"--Jacket.\nThe Single Most Important Text in the History of Western Occultism The vast store of magical lore within the Three Books of Occult Philosophy has been an essential resource for occultists since its original publication nearly five centuries ago. In this hardcover edition, editor Donald Tyson presents these writings in their complete form, free from the hundreds of errors made in the original translation and supplemented by notes and explanations to contextualize the material for the modern reader. The most complete repository of Pagan and Neoplatonic magic ever compiled, this book is packed with material you will not find elsewhere, including copious extracts on magic from obscure or lost works by Pythagoras, Pliny the Elder, Cicero, Ptolemy, Plato, Aristotle, and many other authorities. Donald Tyson's detailed annotations clarify difficult references and provide origins of quotations, expanding upon them as necessary in order to make Agrippa's work more accessible. As well as providing extensive insight into the foundations of the Western esoteric tradition, the Three Books of Occult Philosophy is the ultimate \"how-to\" for magical workings. It describes how to work all manner of divination and magic in such clear and useful detail that it is still the guide for modern techniques. And the extensive supplementary material--including biographical and geographical dictionaries and appendices--provides quick reference to many previously obscure matters in classical magic.
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About this product Product Identifiers Publisher Inner Traditions International, The Limited ISBN-10 164411416X ISBN-13 9781644114162 eBay Product ID (ePID) 8050404293 Product Key Features Book Title Three Books of Occult Philosophy Number of Pages 864 Pages Language English Publication Year 2021 Topic Freemasonry & Secret Societies, General, Hermetism & Rosicrucianism, Personal Growth / Success Illustrator Yes Genre Body, Mind & Spirit, Social Science, Self-Help, Psychology Author Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa Format Hardcover Dimensions Item Height 3.4 in Item Weight 107.4 Oz Item Length 10 in Item Width 7 in Additional Product Features Intended Audience Trade LCCN 2021-010216 Dewey Edition 23 Reviews Anyone interested in the roots and branches of modern magic has repeatedly heard of the works of Agrippa. Here in these beautiful volumes we have not only an aesthetically pleasing edition, but one that has paid close attention to the technical and linguistic details as never before. They will make for better historians and practical practitioners for those who wish to undertake experiments in the bold art of magic., Eric Purdue's fine new translation of H. C. Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy is a landmark edition of this essential work. Unquestionably the most comprehensive work of the European esoteric sciences, this timely new publication of this encyclopedic masterwork is accompanied by illustrations restored from the original as well as the translator's erudite notes, sources, and references. Agrippa's works are fundamental to the study of all branches and aspects of the tradition, and no esoteric book collection should be without this outstanding edition. CLASSIFICATION_METADATA {"IsNonfiction":["Yes"],"IsOther":["No"],"IsAdult":["No"],"MuzeFormatDesc":["Hardcover"],"IsChildren":["No"],"Genre":["SOCIAL SCIENCE","SELF-HELP","BODY, MIND & SPIRIT","PSYCHOLOGY"],"Topic":["Hermetism & Rosicrucianism","Personal Growth / Success","Freemasonry & Secret Societies","General"],"IsTextBook":["No"],"IsFiction":["No"]} Dewey Decimal 130 Synopsis The first new and complete English translation of Agrippa's classic masterwork in more than 350 years - Three hardcover volumes in slipcase - Corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions, drawing on new research and access to Agrippa's source texts - Restores all of Agrippa's original illustrations - Presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippa's primary sources One of the most important texts in the Western magical tradition for nearly 500 years, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's 1533 work Three Books of Occult Philosophy collates a multitude of sources from the Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance periods and organizes them into a coherent explanation of the magical world. Divided into three parts--the natural world, the celestial world, and the divine world--the book systematically explains the philosophy, logic, and methods of magic and astrology and how they work. The basis for 19th-century magical orders such as the Golden Dawn and a primary source for countless books on magical uses of stones, herbs, incense, and astrology, Agrippa's many lists and diagrams have proven invaluable to magicians since the 16th century. Yet, until now, all English editions of Agrippa's Three Books were based on the same flawed 1651 translation from the mysterious "J.F." In this new translation from the original 1533 Latin edition, Eric Purdue corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions as well as restores all of Agrippa's original illustrations. Purdue notates every correction and offers commentary, drawing on major developments in the research of older magical and astrological texts. He also presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippa's primary sources, revealing Agrippa as a mainstream scholar of his day. Presenting the first new English translation of Three Books of Occult Philosophy in more than 350 years, this three-volume hardcover boxed set repairs the gaps in knowledge pervasive in the original translation and restores the magical spirit of Agrippa's masterpiece, allowing us to hear Agrippa speak again., The first new and complete English translation of Agrippa's classic masterwork in more than 350 years, The first new and complete English translation of Agrippa's classic masterwork in more than 350 years * Three hardcover volumes in slipcase * Corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions, drawing on new research and access to Agrippa's source texts * Restores all of Agrippa's original illustrations * Presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippa's primary sources One of the most important texts in the Western magical tradition for nearly 500 years, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's 1533 work Three Books of Occult Philosophy collates a multitude of sources from the Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance periods and organizes them into a coherent explanation of the magical world. Divided into three parts--the natural world, the celestial world, and the divine world--the book systematically explains the philosophy, logic, and methods of magic and astrology and how they work. The basis for 19th-century magical orders such as the Golden Dawn and a primary source for countless books on magical uses of stones, herbs, incense, and astrology, Agrippa's many lists and diagrams have proven invaluable to magicians since the 16th century. Yet, until now, all English editions of Agrippa's Three Books were based on the same flawed 1651 translation from the mysterious "J.F." In this new translation from the original 1533 Latin edition, Eric Purdue corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions as well as restores all of Agrippa's original illustrations. Purdue notates every correction and offers commentary, drawing on major developments in the research of older magical and astrological texts. He also presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippa's primary sources, revealing Agrippa as a mainstream scholar of his day. Presenting the first new English translation of Three Books of Occult Philosophy in more than 350 years, this three-volume hardcover boxed set repairs the gaps in knowledge pervasive in the original translation and restores the magical spirit of Agrippa's masterpiece, allowing us to hear Agrippa speak again. LC Classification Number BF1598.A3D4313 2021 ebay_catalog_id 4 Show More Show Less
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The Three Books of Occult Philosophy or Magic is a comprehensive work on the practice of magic and the occult written by the Renaissance philosopher and occultist, Henry Cornelius Agrippa. The book is divided into three parts, each dealing with a different aspect of occult philosophy. The first part focuses on natural magic, the second on celestial magic, and the third on ceremonial magic.Throughout the book, Agrippa draws from a variety of sources, including ancient Greek and Roman texts, Jewish Kabbalistic writings, Christian mysticism, and medieval alchemy. He discusses topics such as astrology, divination, the use of talismans and amulets, and the summoning of spirits.Agrippa's work was highly influential in the development of occult philosophy and magic, and it continues to be studied and practiced by modern occultists. The Three Books of Occult Philosophy or Magic is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and practice of magic and the occult.This Is A New Release Of The Original 1700 Edition.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.
The Three Books Of Occult Philosophy or Magic have been noted as being the most important source for magic in the Western world that has ever been published, and are the most complete repository of pagan and Neoplatonic magic ever compiled. This book is packed with material you will not find elsewhere, including copious extracts on magic from obscure or lost works by Pythagoras, Ptolemy, Plato, Aristotle, and many others. The ultimate "how-to" for magical workings. It describes how to work all manner of divinations and natural and ceremonial magic in such clear and useful detail that it is still the guide for modern techniques. The Three Books of Occult Philosophy is an essential reference tool for all students of the occult.
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