The Mysteries of Magic

The Mysteries of Magic: A Digest of the Writings of Eliphas Levi is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite. It is a compilation of the works of Eliphas Levi, a French occultist and author who lived in the 19th century. The book delves into the world of magic, exploring the hidden knowledge and secrets of the esoteric traditions. It covers a wide variety of topics, including the nature of magic, the history of magic, the symbolism of the tarot, and the practice of ritual magic. The book is designed to be a comprehensive guide for those interested in the occult and magic, providing a detailed and accessible overview of the writings of one of the most important figures in the field. It is an essential resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the mysteries of magic.Contents: Life of Alphonse Louis Constant; Notes on the Mysteries of Magic as expounded in the Occult Philosophy of Eliphas Levi; Threshold of Magical Science; Doctrines of Occult Force; Written Tradition of Magic; Doctrine of Spiritual Essences, or Kabbalistic Pneumatics; Ceremonial Magic; Science of the Prophets; Science of Hermes; Key of Magical Phenomena; Key of Modern Phenomena; Religion of Magic; Great Practical Secrets; Thaumaturgical experiences of Eliphas Levi; Embodying the Spirit of the Author's Philosophy; Three Credos of Eliphas Levi: Creed of the Magus; Catholic and Magical Symbol; Philosophical Credo.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.