Practical Egyptian Magic provides an intriguing look at our cosmic roots along with invaluable practical applications for the modern occultist. This marvelous guide to the magical system of the ancient Egyptians covers such pertinent topics as:
• The Book of the Dead • pyramid power • ancient prayers and invocations • ceremonial magic • spiritual hieroglyphics • the symbols and magical instruments of ancient Egypt
A chronological listing of the Egyptian dynasties and a complete explanatory directory of the Egyptian gods make Practical Egyptian Magic indispensable for any serious student of the cosmic arts.
I first read this book when I was in high school, teaching myself magic and occultism. It was very influential to me then. I even once wrote to the author, Murry Hope, and she graciously replied. She seemed like a very nice lady.
When I saw this in a second hand book shop, I had to buy it for old times sake. And while I now realize that her archaeology and physics knowledge was a bit dodgy, I still enjoyed it and got a bit out of it. It’s certainly dated, but for me the chief virtue of this book is that it is inspirational. Murry Hope’s humor and good nature seem to shine through, and that makes for enjoyable reading.
There was an old woman who had an art studio in a loft in the building that I live in and she left her apartment piled high with art supplies canvases books and memorabilia. Some young scammer who also lived in our building thought she should have an estate sale and pocket all the money so I went up to investigate and saw this book on the floor. I am a quarter Egyptian and absolutely obsessed with ancient Egyptian culture so I could not pass this up and unfortunately had to buy it . I enjoyed learning more about each individual god and getting to know them more .
I'd put this book into the same category as Ben Carson's allegations that the pyramids held grain. Only a few steps below that. I've kept this "book" in my home to show as a severely bad example of "research". I've also labeled it as "humor", in a very dark way. Murry Hope has absolutely no discernable background in Egyptology. She has no connection to understanding anything about ancient Egyptian history whatsoever. I wouldn't even begin to think about whatever is remotely "practical" or "magical" about anything written in this book. I'm sure she "Hope"'d for a better review. Not remotely coming. She could publish this as bad sci fi (I do like good science fiction and fantasy, but this ain't even remotely close to it.)
Utterly terrible author. Not sure what philosophy they follow. Among other things it includes homophobia and recommends complete celibacy to all magickal practitioners. ???
I've read and re-read this book. It is excellent, Murry was an exceptional medium, so profoundly knowledgeable. Her contribution to the world of the occult is underestimated in my opinion.