Here we have a book review dubbed "The Book of Black Magic" by Arthur Edward Waite Published in 1972 though as I gather he passed away in 1942 so perhaps this is a deferred publication containing various manuscripts some dating back to the 15th and 16th Century AD. The scope of this book covers sigils (from summoning demons, fabrication of amulets, familiars, haunted rings, archaic inscriptions, in Middle Eastern languages in several dialects.
What strikes me as odd for a book off this nature is the fact that this literature is actually designed for Judeo-Christians despite it's dark ritualistic overtones (there are a few passages which describe animal sacrifice and even the ultimate ~ you know back when Witches flew on brooms and time travel was routine ~ though those mainly refer to domesticated beasts typically destined for the dinner table;)
Further the text contained within the confines of this literary masterpiece
discuss unique practices, bizarre conjurations, utilizing incantations with esoteric rites in ancient languages, leading up to the desired effect.
I also enjoy the manner in which this material is written, as many shunned practices off today are mentioned matter-of-factly as if they were commonplace.
Further many of the symbols inscribed here are similar - if not identical to those used by many public and private agencies, such as the Grand Kabalistic Circle (which is the icon for the Drug Enforcement Agency or DEA) businesses, Conservative and Liberal groups, and so on.
I feel strongly that much of today's culture draws upon the contents within the scope of this book. (this goes beyond the Jehovah Witnesses, or those in our highest offices)
I picked this up on eBay, along with a copy of the "Necronomicon" which I gather if more fiction then the primary, which is factual, although certain aspects such as the employment of certain sigils hold merit.
I would recommend this to any aspiring occultist provided that he (or she) maintain an open mind regarding the contents, not to mention, posses a linguist on hand (such as my late father) to decipher the reclusive aspects.
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hi bro i,ve been trying to download a free copy of that book; have to buy it ; whats new any good video .stay luckie
thunderohanlon962 2 months ago
@thunderohanlon962 I don't imagine that a DL is available yet the coveted Azoetia by Andrew Chumbley ($1300) a copy is.
So perhaps this is also.
Begbucks 2 months ago
I've flipped through this book before but never owned a copy. I would be interested in hearing more in depth about your goetic evocation. I really like your channel by the way. I find it interesting. I used to be a trash picker too. Still would be if it wasn't for my pride and the social conformities we live with.
aufheben5 3 months ago
@aufheben5 Oh my; there is not enough space here to warrant such an investiture. Thank you, yes refuse merchandising has allowed a better permanence of affluence to be laid out.
While frowned down by some, it has unlatched apertures never before possible.
Begbucks 3 months ago
Interesting bit about sorcery. :)
aufheben5 3 months ago
@aufheben5 Indeed. any special passages you seem drawn to?
Begbucks 3 months ago