As raízes filosóficas de grande parte da Wicca e Paganismo, assim como a magia cerimonial Ocidental, vem do antigo Egito. Neste livro minuciosamente pesquisado, o Grande Mestre da Aurum Solis compartilha a história e evolução da tradição teúrgica - incluindo as origens do hermeticismo no Egito e no mundo Mediterrâneo, o local de nascimento da tradição teúrgica - e instruções práticas para descobrir a presença do divino no mundo. Fornecendo um sistema de exercícios de sete etapas e rituais para ajudar o leitor a alcançar níveis mais altos de consciência, Jean-Louis de Biasi também inclui dicas e técnicas para trabalhar com textos sagrados, informação sobre os cinco templos do ser humano, A Grande Obra, os três rituais cósmicos, e os verdadeiros dias planetários. Um recurso valioso para os interessados na história e práticas da Tradição de Mistérios Ocidental.
It's a very interesting read. It's obvious that the author is an expert on the subject and has meticulously researched every chapter of the book. I didn't really know what Theurgy even was, but I'm so glad I read this book.
It's very well written, so is a valuable resource for newbies and experts alike. Each chapter has exercises that are relevant and easily followed.
Like all Llewellyn books, this is a wonderful resource and a beautiful book.
This book is a very enlightening look into the system of Theurgy that can be traced all the way back to the Greek Philosophers. It has some eye-opening twists when looking at the parts that define these systems and demonstrates some components that were left out due to cultural differences.
I could not really connect with the style of writing. Another critical point was the author's egocentric view. Magick's way is humility, which I could not find in his writing. There are not many, but there are other authors who are more knowledgeable and humble.