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Occult - Witchcraft, Magic and Alchemy from Antiquity to today
Druidic rites, Kabbalistic mysteries, demonology and alchemy, voodoo and shamanism, spiritualism and theosophy, witchcraft of yesterday and today…
For millennia, a secret history has unfolded in the shadows, known only to those who dare to venture beyond the visible. This history, outside of rationalism and scientific progress, is that of the occult arts and sciences.
From the first invocations carved into the walls of prehistoric caves to the revival of contemporary paganism, this reference work invites you on a journey through time and traditions. It traces the evolution of magical and esoteric practices, revealing an invisible continent that continues to fascinate, question, and awaken souls in search of mystery.
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- Author: Christopher Dell
- Publication date: October 2010
- Size: 26cm x 21cm
- Weight: 1705g
- ISBN: 978‑2‑37495‑160‑7
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Druidic rites celebrating the wisdom of trees and stars, Kabbalistic mysteries exploring the depths of the Tree of Life, demonology and alchemy in search of the philosopher's stone, voodoo and shamanism connecting humans to spirits and the forces of nature, spiritualism and theosophy seeking to communicate with the beyond, ancient and modern witchcraft blending ancestral traditions and contemporary practices...
Since time immemorial, a secret history has been written on the margins of dominant currents, a history accessible only to those who dare to cross the boundaries of the visible to enter the invisible. This history of occult arts and sciences, far from the dogmas of rationalism and scientific progress, spans centuries as a guiding thread between souls seeking meaning, mystics, scholars, and dreamers.
From the first invocations and cave paintings engraved in prehistoric caves, witnesses to a nascent spirituality, to the ritual practices of ancient civilizations, through the medieval mysteries of alchemy and the secret societies of the Renaissance, up to the revival of paganism and witchcraft in our contemporary era, this work offers you a fascinating journey through the ages.
More than a simple historical account, this book provides a comprehensive overview of magical and esoteric practices, exploring their symbols, rituals, and evolutions. It reveals an invisible continent, a spiritual and intellectual territory that continues to challenge our understanding and awaken our curiosity.
By diving into this universe, you will discover the influences of these traditions on our modern world, their imprints on beliefs, the arts, and even the sciences. This work is an invitation to explore these occult knowledges which, far from having disappeared, still nourish the imagination and spirit of those who seek to unravel the mysteries of existence.
Christopher Dell is a British art historian, graduated from the Courtauld Institute of Art in London. He specialized in the study of 13th-century French Gothic architecture and 17th-century Roman Baroque.
During his research, he explored 17th-century mysticism, notably through the works of Athanasius Kircher and their relationship with architecture.
His interest in symbols and esoteric traditions led him to write and edit numerous works on the art and culture of imagery, covering themes such as Freemasonry, monsters, mythologies, and occult sciences.
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