Magic: The Western Tradition
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Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
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A richly illustrated survey of Western occultism, Magic: The Western Tradition chronicles the long and complex history of magical thought and practice from ancient Egypt and Greece through the Renaissance and into the modern era. Francis King presents a sweeping overview of the key figures, texts, and movements that shaped Western esotericism, including Hermeticism, Kabbalah, alchemy, ceremonial magic, and the rise of secret societies such as the Rosicrucians and the Golden Dawn. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible to the general reader, the work illustrates how magical traditions have persistently intersected with mainstream religion, philosophy, and science throughout the centuries. King argues that magic is not a relic of superstition but a living intellectual tradition that has profoundly influenced Western culture and thought. This authoritative and visually engaging volume stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the deeper currents of mysticism and occult practice that run beneath the surface of Western civilization.
Author: Francis King
Format: Hardback
Published: 1975, Thames and Hudson
Genre: Religion
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
A richly illustrated survey of Western occultism, Magic: The Western Tradition chronicles the long and complex history of magical thought and practice from ancient Egypt and Greece through the Renaissance and into the modern era. Francis King presents a sweeping overview of the key figures, texts, and movements that shaped Western esotericism, including Hermeticism, Kabbalah, alchemy, ceremonial magic, and the rise of secret societies such as the Rosicrucians and the Golden Dawn. Written with scholarly authority yet accessible to the general reader, the work illustrates how magical traditions have persistently intersected with mainstream religion, philosophy, and science throughout the centuries. King argues that magic is not a relic of superstition but a living intellectual tradition that has profoundly influenced Western culture and thought. This authoritative and visually engaging volume stands as an essential reference for anyone seeking to understand the deeper currents of mysticism and occult practice that run beneath the surface of Western civilization.