- Hardcover: 320 pages
- Publisher: Cosimo Inc (1 July 2010)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 1616402555
- ISBN-13: 978-1616402556
- Product Dimensions: 14 x 21.6 x 2.2 cm
- Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
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The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage-originally published in 1900, translated by Samuel Mathers from a 15th-century French document-was purportedly written by Abraham for his son Lamech. Within this volume are three books. The first book is Abraham's autobiography in which he speaks to his son. The second book is an explanation of the purification rituals necessary to bring the magician's personal demon under his control. And the third book details what feats can be accomplished once the practitioner is able to use a form of magic controlled and directed through sigils of magic words written on a grid. Anyone with an interest in the occult will find this an interesting, though perhaps impractical, guide for exploring mystic arts.
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The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage--originally published in 1900, translated by Samuel Mathers from a 15th-century French document--was purportedly written by Abraham for his son Lamech. Within this volume are three books.
The first book is Abraham's autobiography in which he speaks to his son. The second book is an explanation of the purification rituals necessary to bring the magician's personal demon under his control. And the third book details what feats can be accomplished once the practitioner is able to use a form of magic controlled and directed through sigils of magic words written on a grid.
Anyone with an interest in the occult will find this an interesting, though perhaps impractical, guide for exploring mystic arts.
British magician and eccentric SAMUEL LIDDELL MACGREGOR MATHERS (1854-1918) also wrote The Key of Solomon the King (Clavicula Salomonis) and The Kabbalah Unveiled.
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23 of 24 people found the following review helpful
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Its suprising to see so many here praising this version of Abramelins rite since it is not only uncomplete but Mathers also deliberatly skipped certain parts he considerd to dangerous for others to know about. In Mathers version of the rite it takes about 6-8 months to finnish it but the original takes about 18 months to finnish. This is just one example of many of how Mathers and Crowley thrue the use of Golden Dawn led astray people from the true path of magic and led the way to the new age way of magic.
Fortunatly there are others who also translate old books and take it much more seriously. So if you want the complete version of this book I would suggest you buy this one instead "The Book of Abramelin by Abraham Von Worms" "ISBN-10: 089254127X".
Fortunatly there are others who also translate old books and take it much more seriously. So if you want the complete version of this book I would suggest you buy this one instead "The Book of Abramelin by Abraham Von Worms" "ISBN-10: 089254127X".
9 of 11 people found the following review helpful
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This work was central to both the Golden Dawn and Crowley's A.'.A.'., in many ways it is out dated. What worked in the Middle Ages or Victorian England may not work for us in the world today. For people interested in finding a framework to create their own approach, this is an excellent source for structure.
The system presented here marks one of the major changes in the post-Christian European magical tradition, moving it from a simple level of sorcery and placing it on par with Yoga as a means for spiritual progress. Not for the light-hearted occultnik, it is an extensive set of workings.
24 of 31 people found the following review helpful
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This is IT.
The most potent system for spiritual evolution available to the western mind. Its potency lies in its simplicity. Weather the concepts are regarded as subjective or objective this six month ritual works.
It concerns a long period of focusing the Will and Imagination to culminate in the divine union with your "Holy Gaurdian Angel". Please be warned, this book is NOT for beginners. Failure in completion of the ritual successfuly can results in devastating consequenses, with macrocosmic tidal waves. I highly recommend reading as many books as you can lay your hands on before even going near "Abramelin" but especially Dion Fortunes "Mystical Qabbalah" followed by Israel Regardies "Tree of Life", these books read and understood with give a very solid grounding to build upon. Please, please look before you leap.
The most potent system for spiritual evolution available to the western mind. Its potency lies in its simplicity. Weather the concepts are regarded as subjective or objective this six month ritual works.
It concerns a long period of focusing the Will and Imagination to culminate in the divine union with your "Holy Gaurdian Angel". Please be warned, this book is NOT for beginners. Failure in completion of the ritual successfuly can results in devastating consequenses, with macrocosmic tidal waves. I highly recommend reading as many books as you can lay your hands on before even going near "Abramelin" but especially Dion Fortunes "Mystical Qabbalah" followed by Israel Regardies "Tree of Life", these books read and understood with give a very solid grounding to build upon. Please, please look before you leap.
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The Book Of The Sacred Magic Of Abramelin The Mage - A Review By Barry...
The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage is one of the most important grimoires in occult literature and anyone familiar with the works of Aleister Crowley will be aware... Read more
Published on 16 Jan 2010 by Mr. B. P. Van-asten
The Knowledge & Conversation of ones Holy Guardian Angel
Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.
This is A MUST HAVE for all Magi.
An absolute 5 Stars and one of very rare books which guides you to one and only purpose: To... Read more
Published on 25 Nov 2003 by Jure Sršen
No relevance to anything today
If this makes any sort of sense to you at all - you are kidding yourself. It is a remnant of the popularisation of the occult in the Victorian age, when self-styled sorcerers... Read more
Published on 17 Nov 2000
Astounding
An absolutely incredible book. The system is incredibly powerful. Do not by this book if you aqre a beginner. Read more
Published on 24 April 2000
Excellent book but really dangerous.
Abramelin system is quite difficult for performing but if succesfully performed it is the most powerful grimoire that exists. Read more
Published on 27 Mar 2000
A GREAT AND VERY POWERFUL BOOK
THIS IS A GREAT BOOK BUT VERY POWERFUL, YOU WILL NOT LIKE IT UNLESS YOUR INTO REAL MAGIC...NOT MAGIC TRICKS!!!! Read more
Published on 10 July 1999
Great book
After the Key of Solomon,this book is the best grimoire ever published.I must warn any apprentice that the magic squares in this book are extremely powerful. Read more
Published on 9 Jun 1999
Abramelin's story is great, but this book has unseen dangers
I give this book a fantastic rating. The first part of the book reveales a truely captivating tale of the Mage's quest for true magick. Read more
Published on 3 Feb 1999
Fascinating Book
This book is about a system of magic apparently started during anciant times. It has some roots in Kabbalah and some in Egyption magic. The book is devised into three parts. Read more
Published on 16 Aug 1998
Not for the Avrage reader.
The contens of this book is very complex and is not recomended for the average reader or aprentice. Read more
Published on 15 Jun 1998
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