
The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage
Left of Brain Books (Publisher)
Published on 26. September 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
368 pages
978-1-397-66951-3 (ISBN)
Description
First published in the fifteenth century, this influential grimoire records the journey of Abraham of Würzburg, a cabalist who sought hidden wisdom and found it in the teachings of the Egyptian mage Abramelin.
The text sets forth an elaborate system of ceremonial magic, centered on lengthy purification rites and the invocation of spiritual powers to achieve both mystical insight and tangible results. Its pages describe rituals said to command spirits, summon wealth, alter appearances, and even control the elements. At its core lie intricate magic squares-sigils of sacred words that conceal layers of meaning and function within a precise ritual framework.
Translated into English by Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers, who provides extensive linguistic and symbolic commentary, this work has profoundly shaped Western esoteric traditions. It remains a cornerstone of occult literature, offering a rare window into the ambitions and spiritual discipline of Renaissance magic.
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Language
English
Product notice
Paperback (trade)
Unsewn / adhesive bound
Dimensions
Height: 203 mm
Width: 133 mm
Thickness: 24 mm
Weight
612 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-397-66951-3 (9781397669513)
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