The Comte de Gabalis

by Henri de Montfaucon de Villars

First published in 1670 to instant acclaim, 'The Comte de Gabalis' is held in great respect by the Rosicrucians and other occult groups. The work comprises a series of five lectures purportedly given to a French priest, the Abbe De Villars, by the eponymous Comte de Gabalis, an adept of the Order of Sages. The book describes a supersensory world populated by elemental beings. We learn that true adepts reject human sexual relations in favour of intercourse with these spirits of the air, water, earth and fire. Zoroaster, Apollonius and Merlin are among the offspring of such "divine marriages," as is Melchizedek, the teacher of Abraham. The Count also expounds such subjects as Meditation, Oracles, "Holy Medecine" and astral travel. Just as intriguing and informative is the extensive commentary to the work, which covers an even wider range of esoteric topics. It may even be that the book reveals too much forbidden knowledge. The Abbe De Villars was assassinated three years after its publication.

Genres: Occult, Esoterica, Fantasy

162 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1670

About the author

Henri de Montfaucon de Villars was a French abbot and writer in the 17th century, serving as the abbot of Villars.

Reviews

[Strings]

Great occult classic, a book from the year 1670! Couldnt put it down. One of my favorite topics in the book is that of elementals. I found it "interesting". I would say its a must read for any aspirant of hidden knowledge.

[Mark's endless quest]

When the universe shows a sense of humor........

This just makes me chuckle.