Ebook Of Angels Demons Spirits A Sourcebook of British Magic Daniel Harms James R Clark Books

Ebook Of Angels Demons Spirits A Sourcebook of British Magic Daniel Harms James R Clark Books



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For a Spirit that Walketh And Dozens of Other Spells from an Unknown Cunning Man

A magical miscellany from the collection of an anonymous benefactor, received in Oxford's Bodleian Library in 1634

Discovered among the antiquarian stacks of the Bodleian Library, this authentic work of seventeenth-century English magic has been meticulously transcribed and annotated by Daniel Harms and illustrated by James R. Clark, who previously collaborated on the bestselling Book of Oberon.

With a comprehensive introduction, annotations, and more than one hundred figures and illustrations, this beautifully reconstructed historical work is filled with never-before-published rituals for calling forth demons, fairies, elementals, and other spiritual beings. This elegantly bound book provides new insights into a fascinating tradition, where a sorcerer or cunning man was paid to perform magic for uncovering theft, combating witchcraft, hunting for treasure, healing, or bidding a spirit to fulfill one's commands. Additionally, the unknown scribe who created the manuscript included brief excerpts from other important magical sources as well as several lists of spirits, some of which specify spirits not mentioned in other published materials. As an additional feature, this deluxe edition retains the red type found in the original manuscript to emphasize keywords. With more than fifty spells and extensive annotations and appendices for contemporary practitioners and collectors, this is an essential work of magic from a unique and compelling source.

A breathtaking work of English magic with scholarly annotations and vibrant reconstructions of the original art.

This edition of an essential seventeenth-century manuscript, thought to be a practical grimoire that was used by a working cunning man, includes fascinating commentary that situates the material in the context of its time. With detailed notes on Thomas Allen and other key figures who actively collected and preserved priceless occult manuscripts, this introductory material also explores the genesis of the Bodleian Library at Oxford, the cultural rifts that resulted from the state's break with Catholicism, and a unique explication of the customs and mores of the era's intellectuals. Readers will also gain valuable insights into how this grimoire compares to other works of magic from the seventeenth century, detailed commentary on the period's cosmological and theological views, and a description of the attitudes toward demons, angels, fairies, and other spirit entities. These annotations by one of the foremost experts in the field provide nuanced perspectives on the milieu in which the original manuscript was created and used, a welcome addition for those who are interested in the enigmatic provenance of such an important work.


Ebook Of Angels Demons Spirits A Sourcebook of British Magic Daniel Harms James R Clark Books


"LOVE this book, discovered in the Bodlein (at Oxford) and compiled by scholars. Fascinating information about the long history of magic in the British Isles (from long ago) - Dr. John Dee is discussed, as well as many other prominent graduates of Oxford. The book has magical incantations for summoning Sprits (of all descriptions). Easy to read, and highly informative!"

Product details

  • Hardcover 360 pages
  • Publisher Llewellyn Publications (February 8, 2019)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10 0738753688

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Of Angels Demons Spirits A Sourcebook of British Magic Daniel Harms James R Clark Books Reviews


  • LOVE this book, discovered in the Bodlein (at Oxford) and compiled by scholars. Fascinating information about the long history of magic in the British Isles (from long ago) - Dr. John Dee is discussed, as well as many other prominent graduates of Oxford. The book has magical incantations for summoning Sprits (of all descriptions). Easy to read, and highly informative!
  • You can't ignore that this book is well researched and beautifully put together. The problem with the contents is that they aren't interesting unless you have an obsessive need to know all the minor histories of magic. What you find in this book is one more corruption of the same source materials that are covered in detail in many other books. It's not compelling to read and lacks commentary.

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