Renaissance occult philosophy and ceremonial magic

Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy (includes Arbatel & Heptameron)

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Famous instructional manual (grimoire) for ceremonial and ritual magic. although falsely attributed to henry cornelius agrippa to leverage his fame, it became a cornerstone of renaissance magic. it includes several distinct texts: the 'fourth book' (on the nature of spirits), the 'arbatel of magic' (spiritual aphorisms), and the 'heptameron' of peter de abano (ritual conjurations for the seven days of the week).

Also known asPseudo-Agrippa Ceremonal Magic
This edition1655
EditionTranslated by Robert Turner, London
Ceremonial MagicSpirit summoning and bindingRenaissance MagicAstrological Correspondencesplanetary invocationsChristian KabbalahPlanetary magicDivination by Earth (Geomancy)Demonic ConjurationMedieval GrimoireGeomancyWestern Esotericismspirit conjurationRitual magic

Contents3 chapters

  1. 01The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy
  2. 02Heptameron or Magical Elements
  3. 03Arbatel of Magic

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