📚 Book Spotlight: The Book of Abramelin: A New Translation
Author(s): Abraham Von Worms (Original Text), Georg Dehn & Steven Guth (Translation & Editing), Lon Milo DuQuette (Introduction) Genre: Ceremonial Magic, Western Esotericism, Grimoire
The Quintessential Manual of Holy Magic
The Book of Abramelin (or The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage) is arguably the most famous and influential grimoire in Western occultism, central to the traditions of the Golden Dawn and Aleister Crowley. This new translation, primarily based on the most complete and oldest known manuscript (the German source compiled by Georg Dehn), offers a crucial update and correction to older, often faulty, versions that have long circulated.
Key Significance of this New Edition:
The True Abramelin Operation: The book outlines a meticulous, six-month to one-year ritual process designed to achieve "Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel (HGA)." This intense spiritual and magical endeavor is considered the highest aim of ceremonial magic—a method of attaining profound spiritual alignment and personal divine connection.
Dispelling Misconceptions: This translation rectifies significant errors found in the popular 19th-century Mathers edition. Crucially, the duration of the preparatory ritual is reduced (from 18 months in the Mathers version) and the required materials are found to be less opulent and more accessible, making the practice feasible for modern practitioners.
The Magic Squares: A key component of the grimoire is its final section detailing "Magic Squares"—complex word puzzles and sigils used to command spirits for specific practical purposes (e.g., invisibility, love, treasure). The Dehn/Guth translation ensures the accuracy of these crucial symbols, which were frequently distorted in previous editions.
A Foundation of Western Magic: The text itself is presented as advice from Abraham of Worms to his son Lamech, detailing the esoteric wisdom he received from the Egyptian mage, Abramelin. It provides foundational insight into pre-Renaissance European magical thought, emphasizing piety, devotion, and purity as prerequisites for true magical power.
Lon Milo DuQuette's Insight: The inclusion of an introduction by renowned esoteric author Lon Milo DuQuette adds modern context and accessibility, helping contemporary readers understand the immense historical and practical value of this monumental work.
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