{"product_id":"great-arcanum","title":"Great Arcanum","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA pioneering analysis of Eliphas Lévi’s \u003cem\u003eThe Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic,\u003c\/em\u003e one if the most influential works of occult literature, exploring ceremonial magic, magical philosophy, cabala, hermeticism and more!\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe work of Eliphas Lévi has undoubtedly shaped the course of modern magic. \u003cem\u003eThe Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic\u003c\/em\u003e systemised magical theory and practice in a way that re-situated occultism as a serious field of academic study, moving it away from the fringes of society into a massive cultural force in the Western world. Chapters include discussion on cabala, sacred geometry, necromancy, astrology, enchantments, philosophy, and much more. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBut the transmission of Lévi’s work in the English-speaking was disrupted by the wider politics of contemporary occult circles, meaning that it was often ignored as a key text in occult schools and mystical traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNow, for the first time, \u003cem\u003eThe Great Arcanum – \u003c\/em\u003eJohn Michael Greer’s groundbreaking analysis and commentary of \u003cem\u003eThe Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic – \u003c\/em\u003echanges this, uncovering the key themes and messages in Lévi’s work for use in magical study. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGreer focuses specifically on how Lévi was able to so successfully revolutionise magical practice in the Western world, and the meanings that can be gleaned from his writing. Key themes discussed include the source of magical power; astral light as the foundation for magical phenomena; and using the tarot deck as a key to unlock the secrets of the occult tradition. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Great Arcanum \u003c\/em\u003edelves right into the core of where modern magic was born, and will prove a stimulating and thought-provoking read for any serious student or practitioner of the occult. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeon Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56414093705560,"sku":"9781801522175","price":38.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0278\/1295\/4195\/files\/9781801522175.jpg?v=1778763675","url":"https:\/\/agendabookshop.com\/products\/great-arcanum","provider":"Agenda Bookshop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}