Three Books of Occult Philosophy by Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa

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Delve into the fascinating world of magic and astrology with Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa’s Three Books of Occult Philosophy, an influential text in the Western magical tradition for nearly 500 years. Organized into three parts, the book explains the philosophy, logic, and methods of magic and astrology and how they work. From the natural world to the celestial and divine worlds, Agrippa collates a multitude of sources from the Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance periods into a coherent explanation of the magical world.

This three-volume hardcover boxed set presents the first new and complete English translation of Agrippa’s masterpiece in more than 350 years. Eric Purdue corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions, drawing on new research and access to Agrippa’s source texts. The set also restores all of Agrippa’s original illustrations and presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippa’s primary sources, revealing Agrippa as a mainstream scholar of his day. Purdue notates every correction and offers commentary, drawing on major developments in the research of older magical and astrological texts.

One of the most important texts in the Western magical tradition, Agrippa’s work has been the basis for 19th-century magical orders and a primary source for countless books on magical uses of stones, herbs, incense, and astrology. This new translation repairs the gaps in knowledge pervasive in the original translation and restores the magical spirit of Agrippa’s masterpiece, allowing us to hear Agrippa speak again. Whether you’re a scholar or practitioner of magic, Three Books of Occult Philosophy is an essential addition to your library and a fascinating journey into the world of Western magical tradition.