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Agrippa's Occult Philosophy: Natural Magic

Agrippa's Occult Philosophy: Natural Magic

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Graham Dunlop
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Unabridged Audiobook

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2
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2
Release Date
March 1, 2022
Duration
9 hours 3 minutes
Summary
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.
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Profile Avatar Rebecca M. Aug 2025

If you're looking for audio to complement the written 2023 translation, this is not it. This translation is very wordy and much of the language has been simplified, and I think the translator has taken some creative liberties making it much longer than more modern translations. In saying that, on it's own it's a nice lulling background listen. I've found it very calming when I've been unsettled while trying to sleep.

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