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Author : Paul Christian,Jean Baptiste
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 49,8 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1498125069
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1870 Edition.
Author : Paul Christian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 620 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:174343383
Author : Paul E. Christian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 1951
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:58864018
Author : Paul Christian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 52,7 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:742989602
Author : Chris Gosden
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 512 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07-16
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780241979655
A Telegraph Book of the Year A remarkable, unprecedented account of the role of magic in cultures both ancient and modern -- from the first known horoscope to the power of tattoos. 'Fascinating, original, excellent' Simon Sebag Montefiore ______________________ Three great strands of practice and belief run through human history: science, religion and magic. But magic - the idea that we have a connection with the universe - has developed a bad reputation. It has been with us for millennia - from the curses and charms of ancient Greek, Roman and Jewish magic, to the shamanistic traditions of Eurasia, indigenous America and Africa, and even today in the West when snapping wishbones or buying lottery tickets. Drawing on his decades of research, Professor Chris Gosden provides a history of human thought and how magic may help us rethink our understanding of the world. ______________________ 'This is an extraordinary work of learning, written with an exhilarating lightness of touch . . . It is essential reading.' Francis Pryor, author of Britain BC, Britain AD and The Fens 'Without an unfascinating page' Scotsman 'Chris Gosden shows how magic explores the connections between human beings and the universe in ways different from religion or science, yet deserving of respect' Professor John Barton, author of A History of The Bible
Author : Paul Christian,Jean Baptiste
Publisher : Literary Licensing, LLC
Page : 642 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2014-03
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1497874920
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1870 Edition.
Author : Christian Pitois
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 364 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1952
Category : Magic
ISBN : UOM:39015031399176
Author : Paul Christian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:468950278
Author : Ernst Schertel
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 142 pages
File Size : 47,6 Mb
Release : 2009-05
Category : Religion
ISBN : 0578024578
In May of 2003, Timothy Ryback, the author of "Hitler's Private Library: The Books That Shaped His Life" had an article published in The Atlantic Monthly. In the article he detailed several of the books held in a portion of Hitler's library at Brown University. Mr. Ryback also mentioned some of the passages Hitler marked in these books. One particular passage was worthy of attention: "He who does not carry demonic seeds within him will never give birth to a new world." That passage appeared in the book "Magic: History / Theory / Practice," written by Dr. Ernst Schertel. Schertel was a researcher of alternative sexual practices, nudism, and the occult. After finishing his book Magic in 1923 he sent a dedicated copy to Adolf Hitler. Now, for the first time ever, "Magic: History/Theory/Practice" has been translated into English, with all sixty-six Hitler annotations intact.
Author : Christopher Dell
Publisher : National Geographic Books
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2016-11-01
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780500518885
The curious history of magic and the powers of the occult, witchcraft, ritual, and the imagination, from their earliest appearances to modern times From the days of the earliest Paleolithic cave rituals, magic has gripped the imagination. Magic and magicians appear in early Babylonian texts, the Bible, Judaism, and Islam. Secret words, spells, and incantations lie at the heart of nearly every mythological tradition. But for every genuine magus there is an impostor. During the Middle Ages, religion, science, and magic were difficult to set apart. The Middle Ages also saw the pursuit of alchemy—the magical transformation of base materials—which led to a fascination with the occult, Freemasonry, and Rosicrucianism. The turn of the twentieth century witnessed a return to earlier magical traditions, and today, magic means many things: contemporary Wicca is practiced widely as a modern pagan religion in Europe and the US; “magic” also stretches to include the nonspiritual, rapid-fire sleight of hand performed by slick stage magicians who fill vast arenas. The Occult, Witchcraft and Magic is packed with authoritative text and a huge and inspired selection of images, some chosen from unusual sources, including some of the best-known representations of magic and the occult from around the world spanning ancient to modern times.
Author : Brian P. Copenhaver
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
Page : 615 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2015-09-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781107070523
The story of the beliefs and practices called 'magic' starts in ancient Iran, Greece, and Rome, before entering its crucial Christian phase in the Middle Ages. Centering on the Renaissance and Marsilio Ficino, this richly illustrated and groundbreaking book treats magic as a classical tradition with foundations that were distinctly philosophical.
Author : Owen Davies
Publisher : OUP Oxford
Page : 384 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2010-09-23
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9780191509247
What is a grimoire? The word has a familiar ring to many people, particularly as a consequence of such popular television dramas as Buffy the Vampire Slayer and Charmed. But few people are sure exactly what it means. Put simply, grimoires are books of spells that were first recorded in the Ancient Middle East and which have developed and spread across much of the Western Hemisphere and beyond over the ensuing millennia. At their most benign, they contain charms and remedies for natural and supernatural ailments and advice on contacting spirits to help find treasures and protect from evil. But at their most sinister they provide instructions on how to manipulate people for corrupt purposes and, worst of all, to call up and make a pact with the Devil. Both types have proven remarkably resilient and adaptable and retain much of their relevance and fascination to this day. But the grimoire represents much more than just magic. To understand the history of grimoires is to understand the spread of Christianity, the development of early science, the cultural influence of the print revolution, the growth of literacy, the impact of colonialism, and the expansion of western cultures across the oceans. As this book richly demonstrates, the history of grimoires illuminates many of the most important developments in European history over the last two thousand years.
Author : Frances Timbers
Publisher : Pen and Sword
Page : 339 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2019-05-09
Category : History
ISBN : 9781526731821
The author of Magic and Masculinity explores the history and development of magic and witchcraft in Western society. Broomsticks, cauldrons, familiars, and spells—magic and witchcraft conjure a vivid picture in our modern-day imagination. While much of our understanding is rooted in superstition and myth, the history of magic and witchcraft offers a window into the past. It illuminates the lives of ordinary people in the past and elucidates the fascinating pop culture of the premodern world. Blowing away folkloric cobwebs, this enlightening new history dispels many misconceptions surrounding witchcraft and magic that we still hold today. From Ancient Greece and Rome to the Middle Ages and the Early Modern Era, historian Frances Timbers details the impact of Christianity and popular culture in the construction of the figure of the “witch.” The development of demonology and ceremonial magic is combined with the West’s troubled past with magic and witchcraft to chart the birth of modern Wiccan and Neopagan movements in England and North America. Witchcraft is a metaphor for oppression in an age in which persecution is an everyday occurrence somewhere in the world. Fanaticism, intolerance, prejudice, authoritarianism, and religious and political ideologies are never attractive. Beware the witch hunter!
Author : Paul Christian
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 621 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 1969
Category : Electronic
ISBN : OCLC:421692141
Author : Éliphas Lévi
Publisher : Good Press
Page : 325 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2023-07-10
Category : History
ISBN : EAN:4064066452872
"The History of Magic" by Éliphas Lévi (translated by Arthur Edward Waite). Published by Good Press. Good Press publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each Good Press edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.