Publisher's Synopsis
""An Introduction to the History of Magic"" is a book written by Eliphas Levi, a prominent French occultist and writer, in the mid-19th century. The book delves into the history and philosophy of magic, exploring its origins in ancient civilizations and tracing its evolution through the Middle Ages and into the modern era. Levi examines the various schools of magic, including Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and alchemy, and discusses their key principles and practices. He also explores the role of magic in religion, mythology, and folklore, and investigates its relationship to science and technology. Throughout the book, Levi emphasizes the importance of understanding the underlying principles of magic, rather than simply relying on spells and incantations. He argues that true mastery of magic requires a deep understanding of the laws of nature and the workings of the universe. ""An Introduction to the History of Magic"" is a fascinating exploration of a complex and mysterious subject, and remains a classic work in the field of occult studies.THIS 46 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Magic: Including a Clear, and Precise Exposition of its Procedure, Rites and Mysteries, by Eliphas Levi. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594041.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
