The Magus: A Complete System of Occult Philosophy
by Francis Barrett
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The Magus, first published in 1801, is a concise compendium on the Western magical tradition, and one of the primary sources for the study of ceremonial magic. The book contains a fascinating array of information drawn together by author Francis Barrett from several sources, such as Cornelius Agrippa's Three Books of Occult Philosophy. Areas explored include Natural Magic, Alchemy, Talismanic Magic, Cabalistic and Ceremonial Magic, as well as biographies of important figures such as Albertus show more Magnus, Roger Bacon and John Dee. Notable are the author's illustrations, derived from ancient and magical texts. This book remains much sought after by modern readers for the important source material it provides, and it continues to be drawn on heavily for information on many areas of occult philosophy. show lessTags
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Bought this from an Indian print-on-demand store on ebay, It was the only hardcover edition I could find. Paper is rather pulpy - strictly lower grade paper. the text I'm sure was taken from public domain PDF; I think the original version by Barrett published in 1801. It does not have modern fonts, spelling, vocab, etc. Overall, a rather disappointing edition. I think I paid around $45, so I can't complain too much.
This is one of the rarest and most reputable treatments of ceremonial magic. It discusses topics such as alchemy, astrology, and the Kabbalah.
Barrett's work made extensive use of Agrippa's _De Occult Philosophia_ (1533), using both text and images, primarily on talismans.
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- Original title
- The Magus or The Celestial Intelligencer
- Original publication date
- 1801
- First words
- Advertisement: As an Introduction to the Study of Natural Magic, we have thought fit to premise a short discourse on the Influence of the Stars, and on Natural Magic in general, showing how far the influences of the ... (show all)heavenly bodies are useful to our purposes, and likewise to what extent we may admit those influences; rejecting some speculations concerning the planetary inclinations as far as they appertain to questionary abuses, that seem to us idle, and of no validity, or yet founded on any principles of sound philosophy, or corresponding to the work of God in the Scriptures.
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)This is the grand secret of the philosophers, and the master-key to all sciences both human and divine, for without this we are still wandering in a labyrinth of perplexity and errors, of darkness and obscurity: for this is the sum and perfection of all learning, to live in the fear of God, and in love and charity with all men.
- Original language*
- Anglès
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- Languages
- English, Greek, Portuguese, Spanish
- Media
- Paper, Ebook
- ISBNs
- 28
- ASINs
- 11
