Name: The Book of Black Magic and Ceremonial Magic: The Secret Rituals and Occult Traditions in Goëtia
Price: 44.81 NZD
Availability: InStock
Author: Waite, Arthur Edward
ISBN: 9780359045693

portada The Book of Black Magic and Ceremonial Magic: The Secret Rituals and Occult Traditions in Goëtia

The Book of Black Magic and Ceremonial Magic: The Secret Rituals and Occult Traditions in Goëtia

Type

Physical Book

Author

Arthur Edward Waite

Publisher

Lulu.com

Language

English

Pages

186

Format

Paperback

Dimensions

22.9 x 15.2 x 1.1 cm

Weight

0.28 kg.

ISBN13

9780359045693

Synopsis "The Book of Black Magic and Ceremonial Magic: The Secret Rituals and Occult Traditions in Goëtia"

The Book of Black Magic is Arthur Edward Waite's magnum opus of occult lore; this edition contains the author's original icons, symbols, seals and illustrations. The first part is entitled "The Literature of Ceremonial Magic". Here, Waite examines the ritualistic traditions which have surrounded the occult movement for centuries. He notes various texts, and how they each had a bearing upon the practice of the occult; of magical ceremony; and the phenomena of spirit summoning. The second part, "The Complete Grimoire", concerns how those who practice black magic and occult ritual become versed in the craft. The stringent physical and mental requirements, and the need to practice a spiritual attunement and inner ablution, is detailed. Astronomical knowledge of the planets and their movements is a necessity, as is possession of a variety of instruments, plus a deep knowledge of the various symbols and scripts used in the occult craft.

Arthur Edward Waite

(Author)

View Author's Page

Arthur Edward Waite (October 2, 1867 - May 19, 1942) is considered one of the greatest scholars and experts in occultism and esotericism of recent times. He belonged to various secret orders, such as Freemasonry, the Rosicrucian Order, and the Golden Dawn, and was noted for his deep knowledge of the Kabbalah and Western mystical traditions.

Although he wrote numerous works, his most famous legacy was the creation of the Tarot deck that bears his name, a contribution that consecrated him worldwide.

See less