Agrippa's Occult Philosophy: Natural Magic (Dover Books on the Occult) - Cornelius Agrippa

Written by a legendary Scholar of Renaissance esoterica, this is the single most important text in the history of Western occultism, Cornelius Agrippa (1486-1535) combined Classical Neoplatonic and Hermetic Philosophy with elements of the Jewish Kabbalah and Christianity to form a systematic Exposition of Occult knowledge. Agrippa's view of Divine order was subsequently eclipsed by the Materialism and Atheism of the Enlightenment, but 500 years later, his influential work endures as a Cornerstone of Mystic literature.

In serious, educated, and accessible terms, Agrippa defines occultism and magic as a natural means of attaining knowledge and power. His explanations of Planetary rulerships, enchantments, sorceries, types of divination, and the interpretation of Dreams offer an intriguing array of possibilities: improved health, prolonged life, increased wealth, and enhanced foresight. This inexpensive edition of his classic study offers students of the history of ideas and Occult traditions an essential reference tool.