{"product_id":"three-books-of-occult-philosophy","title":"Three Books of Occult Philosophy","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe first new and complete English translation of Agrippas classic masterwork in more than 350 years Three hardcover volumes in slipcase Corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions, drawing on new research and access to Agrippas source texts Restores all of Agrippas original illustrations Presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippas primary sourcesOne of the most important texts in the Western magical tradition for nearly 500 years, Heinrich Cornelius Agrippas 1533 work Three Books of Occult Philosophy collates a multitude of sources from the Classical, Medieval, and Renaissance periods and organizes them into a coherent explanation of the magical world. Divided into three partsthe natural world, the celestial world, and the divine worldthe book systematically explains the philosophy, logic, and methods of magic and astrology and how they work.The basis for 19thcentury magical orders such as the Golden Dawn and a primary source for countless books on magical uses of stones, herbs, incense, and astrology, Agrippas many lists and diagrams have proven invaluable to magicians since the 16th century. Yet, until now, all English editions of Agrippas Three Books were based on the same flawed 1651 translation from the mysterious J.F.In this new translation from the original 1533 Latin edition, Eric Purdue corrects the many mistranslations, copyist mistakes, and errors introduced from other editions as well as restores all of Agrippas original illustrations. Purdue notates every correction and offers commentary, drawing on major developments in the research of older magical and astrological texts. He also presents a nearly complete bibliography of Agrippas primary sources, revealing Agrippa as a mainstream scholar of his day.Presenting the first new English translation of Three Books of Occult Philosophy in more than 350 years, this threevolume hardcover boxed set repairs the gaps in knowledge pervasive in the original translation and restores the magical spirit of Agrippas masterpiece, allowing us to hear Agrippa speak again.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Inner Traditions","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45903467249862,"sku":"DADAX164411416X","price":240.76,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0695\/9389\/1014\/files\/81L2cxcI9LL.jpg?v=1780369692","url":"https:\/\/ergodemedia.com\/products\/three-books-of-occult-philosophy","provider":"Ergodemedia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}