The History of Magic: Including a Clear and Precise Exposition of Its Procedure, Its Rites and Its Mysteries (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Éliphas Lévi

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1528170377 ISBN 13: 9781528170376

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

Explore the roots of magic and its place in science, religion, and culture.

This history traces how magical ideas grew, conflicted, and shaped Western thought, from ancient mysteries to medieval trials and beyond.

The book presents a clear, methodical look at how the notion of magic evolved as a knowledge system. It links symbolic language, ritual practice, and philosophical questions to show how ideas about magic intersect with religion, science, and politics. The work emphasizes careful study and cautions against misusing occult knowledge.

Inside you’ll find a structured view of magic’s history, its connections to key figures and traditions, and a framework for understanding its complex legacy in the modern world.

• Insight into how symbols and rites traced the line between science and superstition
• Overview of magical traditions across cultures and their influence on later thought
• Discussion of the ethical, theological, and social implications of magical practices

Ideal for readers curious about the roots of occult ideas, religious history, and the philosophical questions that connect magic with knowledge.

Edition details

• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1528170377
• ISBN 13: 9781528170376
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 621