This 17th-century grimoire, attributed to Pope Honorius, holds a unique place in the history of magic. Known and consulted for generations, it is one of the texts that have shaped Western occult traditions. It is not an esoteric work in a vague sense, but a true manual of high magic, structured and precise, describing methods to contact spirits, control them, and make them act according to the practitioner's will. It also contains a wide variety of spells, clear instructions for rituals, as well as essential visual elements like pentacles, seals, and magical figures.
The reissue offered here faithfully reproduces the original text's content, without modern additions or modifications. It allows readers to consult this ancient document in its entirety, with all its plates and ritual details. For those interested in ancient magic, direct contact with spiritual entities, and the structure of traditional rituals, this book remains an essential working tool, rich in content and firmly rooted in the real history of magic.
