The History of Magic and the OccultA profusely illustrated survey of the magical and occult ideas and operations in the civilized Western world. Includes astrology, divination, physiognomy, fortune cards, the Sphinx, the philosophers' stone, witchcraft and black magic, the Cabala, the Tarot, transmutations, alchemy, omens, oracles and vampires. Highlights the secret teachings of philosophers and many ohter prophetic mystics. |
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... hundred and eighteen slaves . Did Abraham really need so many men , inasmuch as God was on his side ? To this Gematria answers that the sum of the name of Abraham's majordomus , Eliezer , MAGIC OF LETTERS Fig . 1 . נינה כתר 235 הבמה ...
... hundred and eighteen slaves . Did Abraham really need so many men , inasmuch as God was on his side ? To this Gematria answers that the sum of the name of Abraham's majordomus , Eliezer , MAGIC OF LETTERS Fig . 1 . נינה כתר 235 הבמה ...
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... hundred particulars ' . Having investigated carefully the cor- relation between facial spots and those on the body , he published the results of his inquiry together with an engraved copper plate . Besides this , he shows on a female ...
... hundred particulars ' . Having investigated carefully the cor- relation between facial spots and those on the body , he published the results of his inquiry together with an engraved copper plate . Besides this , he shows on a female ...
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... hundred years . Five brethren were selected to carry out the philanthropic mission . They travelled through many countries , accomplishing wonderful charitable deeds . A few books were written which contained their ideology . In 1484 ...
... hundred years . Five brethren were selected to carry out the philanthropic mission . They travelled through many countries , accomplishing wonderful charitable deeds . A few books were written which contained their ideology . In 1484 ...
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LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS | 9 |
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS | 15 |
INTRODUCTORY NOTE | 15 |
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