Ritual Magic

First Edition. First Edition. *Ritual Magic* by E. M. Butler is a classic scholarly study of the history and practice of ceremonial magic from the ancient world to the nineteenth century. First published in 1949, the book examines a wide range of magical traditions, from the rites of the Akkadians and Chaldeans to medieval Solomonic texts, Faustian legends and the evolution of ceremonial magic in Europe. Combining meticulous historical research with extensive quotations from original sources, Butler explores the beliefs, rituals and personalities that shaped Western magical traditions while separating historical evidence from myth and legend. An essential addition for readers and collectors of occult history, religious studies, folklore, medieval history and the influential works of E. M. Butler. No dustjacket. First Edition.