Jewish Kabbalah and practical magic

The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage, Book 1

Abraham of Worms1458Vol. 1 of 3
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The first book of the Abramelin grimoire, written by Abraham of Worms to his son Lamech. It provides an autobiographical account of Abraham's journeys through Europe and the Near East in search of true magical wisdom, eventually meeting the sage Abramelin in Egypt. This volume sets the philosophical and narrative stage for the rigorous magical operation described in later books.

Also known asAbraham of Worms Alchemy · Abramelin Foundation
This edition1898
EditionWatkins, London (First English Transcription/Translation)
Ceremonial MagicmeditationCeremonial magic operationsKabbalahBanishing and PurificationAngelic MagicTheurgyAbramelin MagicHermeticisminvocation of Holy Guardian Angelesoteric symbolismangelic invocationGrimoire tradition

Contents4 chapters

  1. 01Chapter XXI
  2. 02chapter I cannot say that I have otherwise received the
  3. 03chapter I will briefly mention the places and countries by
  4. 04Chapter V

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