Some Famous Prosecutions Of Practitioners Of Magic

By Éliphas Lévi

Book Overview

""Some Famous Prosecutions Of Practitioners Of Magic"" by Eliphas Levi is a book that explores the history of magic and the persecution of those who practiced it. The author, a prominent French occultist and writer, delves into the stories of famous magicians and sorcerers who were accused of practicing witchcraft and were put on trial. The book covers a range of historical periods and countries, from ancient Egypt to medieval Europe, and includes figures such as Simon Magus, John Dee, and the Knights Templar. Levi examines the cultural and religious beliefs that fueled the witch hunts and provides insight into the mindset of those who accused and prosecuted these practitioners of magic. He also explores the magic and occult practices of these individuals, shedding light on the techniques and rituals they used to achieve their goals. ""Some Famous Prosecutions Of Practitioners Of Magic"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of magic and the occult.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: History of Magic: Including a Clear, and Precise Exposition of its Procedure, Rites and Mysteries, by Eliphas Levi. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594041.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 142530527X
• ISBN13: 9781425305277
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"