Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca (Sterling Chronologies)
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The things that people in the modern Western world consider occult , secret, forbidden or irrational - amulets and talismans, omens and divinations, spells and charms, good and evil spirits - are part of everyday life in many parts of the world and have been for generations. In this fascinating book, occult scholar and practitioner John Michael Greer shines light on 100 of the dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge and colourful historical figures from occult traditions over two and a half millennia, including: the earliest alchemists of ancient Egypt, Babylon and Greece; pagan rituals; the Philosopher's Stone; Kabbala; the first tarot; the Knights Templar; the Nazi Thule Party; fortune-telling trials; and the birth of modern witchcraft or Wicca. Each entry is illustrated with a stunning image or intriguing item of ephemera. Review: Aesthetically impressive - Nice book. Content a bit basic but I understand it has to appeal to a wider audience which is why its written the way it is. Overall a very good book, good quality and the chronological nature of how it is written will appeal to many people. A good first introduction into the mysteries Review: Marvelous Reading - This book is another one in the collection and it is a magnificent and marvelous Reed could not put the book down recommend this to anyone who's into the account and into other words things
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| Customer Reviews | 4.6 out of 5 stars 1,237 Reviews |
W**E
Aesthetically impressive
Nice book. Content a bit basic but I understand it has to appeal to a wider audience which is why its written the way it is. Overall a very good book, good quality and the chronological nature of how it is written will appeal to many people. A good first introduction into the mysteries
A**R
Marvelous Reading
This book is another one in the collection and it is a magnificent and marvelous Reed could not put the book down recommend this to anyone who's into the account and into other words things
R**U
Great read
Excellent book, from the cover’s art to the illustrations within and the text greatly summarising the history of the occult.
D**S
Not an encyclopaedia as such but a chronological record of Esoteric land mark events
I have a huge collection of occult texts. This is now in my top ten of Occult History. It’s not an encyclopaedia as such but a chronological history of land mark discoveries, cults and occultist , famous texts. 1-2 pages ,at most, of introductory information that is a useful place to start a thread of study and investigation :) This is a good book.
F**E
Great book
Very happy with this book. Filled with useful knowledge and the book itself is beautifully laid out and lovely to read.
T**S
Good book filled with knowledge on the Occult
A very good book , it was selling on Amazon for £1,644 ??? I was amazed ! however, I found one for £12 why Amazon are selling this book for such a price i'll never know . But its a good read for £12
P**A
Absolutelly amazing book. All history exactly how i wanted and ...
Absolutelly amazing book. All history exactly how i wanted and very easy reading also. Nice pictures in book. Thank you!
A**E
Excellent read
Fantastic book. Thoroughly enjoyed reading, presented beautifully with illustrations.
J**N
FANTASTIC book 🥰
Highly recommend anything from this author. I own his encyclopedia of secret societies and he is one of the most intellectually stimulating authors I've come across. He's a very interesting individual with a list of accolades. This book did not disappoint. It's introductory level but gives a great information to help you in the right coercion to seeking out further information. I own many books on the topic and I did intact learn new info from this book that was not in any of my others. Recommend.
P**I
It's beautiful!
My first introduction to Occult! An interesting and insightful read.
P**E
Great book! Quick delivery!
Really amazing quality book! It is a bit different than I thought it would be, as I believed it would be even more informative and in depth history, but it is great that it summarises it all in such a short way.
E**R
Perfeito
Adorei o Livro com um ótimo acabamento, e com certeza durará por muitos e muitos anos!
C**A
Bonne qualité et trees belles illustrations
Parfait, livre de très bonne qualité et réception efficace et rapide Les illustrations sont magnifiques
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