Elementary Treatise of Occult Science
Elementary Treatise of Occult Science
Understanding The Theories And Symbols Used By The Ancients, The Alchemists, The Astrologers, The Freemasons & The Kabbalists
by John Michael Greer, Mark Anthony Mikituk, Papus
An Essential Work of 19th-Century French Occultism from the Leading Intellectual of the Era
Explore Papus's Pivotal Teachings on the Secret History of the World, Symbols and Their Meanings, and the Nature of the Magical Universe
Available in English for the First Time
One of the most important books in the modern history of occultism, Papus's Elementary Treatise of Occult Science helped establish the shape of occult thinking and practice for decades...and its legacy as a source of spiritual philosophy continues today. Never before published in English, this work explores a fascinating interpretation of the history of the world and develops a powerful approach to decoding esoteric symbolism, a crucial skill for contemporary occultists. Papus also provides a stunning analysis of ancient mysteries, including Hermeticism, astrology, magic, alchemy, theosophy, signification of numbers, the astral plane, sacred geometry, Kabbalah, the tetragrammaton, the pyramids, and much more. This premium hardcover edition introduces the contemporary occultist to the ideas of one of history's most profound metaphysical thinkers.
Author(s)
Author(s)
One of the most respected writers and teachers in the occult field today, John Michael Greer has written more than fifty books on esoteric traditions, nature spirituality, and the future of industrial society. An initiate in Druidic, Hermetic, and Masonic lineages, he served for twelve years as Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America (AODA). He lives in Rhode Island, USA with his wife Sara. He can be found online at www.EcoSophia.net.
Mark Anthony Mikituk (France) is a translator and teacher. He previously collaborated with John Michael Greer on a translation of Eliphas Lévi's The Doctrine and Ritual of High Magic (TarcherPerigee 2017).
Dr. Gérard Encausse (1865-1916), also known as Papus, was an influential French occultist. He was the cofounder of premier occult journal L'Initiation and a lively weekly paper of occult news and opinion, Le Voile d'Isis (The Veil of Isis). He also founded the Groupe Indépendant d'Études ésoteriques (Independent Group of Esoteric Studies) and was an important leader of Ordre de la Rose+Croix Kabbalistique (Order of the Kabbalistic Rose+Cross), the leading French magical order of the time. Papus played a crucial role in reformulating the Martinist Order, an organization that remains active today.
Details
Details
- Pages: 312
- Format: Hardcover
- Dimensions: 8.3" x 10.1" x 1.2"