Isagoge: An Introductory Discourse on the Nature of Spirits

by Cornelius Agrippa

An Introductory Discourse on the Nature of Spirits is a book written by Henry Cornelius Agrippa. This book serves as an introduction to the study of the nature of spirits, exploring the various types of spirits that exist and their characteristics. Agrippa draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient texts and his own experiences, to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject. He discusses the different types of spirits, including angels, demons, and elemental spirits, and explores their roles in the natural world and in human affairs. Agrippa also delves into the methods of communicating with spirits and the dangers that can arise from such practices. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of spirits and the occult, and provides a fascinating insight into the beliefs and practices of the Renaissance era.THIS 40 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy, by Henry Cornelius Agrippa. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564591700.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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First published December 1, 2005

About the author

Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa von Nettesheim (most often referred to by the Latinate appellation Cornelius Agrippa, sometimes Anglicized as Henry Cornelius Agrippa) was an occult writer, theologian, astrologer, and alchemist. His writings on magic and occult philosophy were a significant influence on the later work of Giordano Bruno and John Dee, and thus came to underpin much of the Western esoteric tradition.