18.11.2023

“Origins of the Witches’ Sabbath” by Michael D. Bailey

Magick Matters

"While the perception of magic as harmful is age-old, the notion of witches gathering together in large numbers, overtly worshiping demons, and receiving instruction in how to work harmful magic as part of a conspiratorial plot against Christian society was an innovation of the early fifteenth century. The sources collected in this book reveal this concept in its formative stages. The idea that witches were members of organized heretical sects or part of a vast diabolical conspiracy crystalized most clearly in a handful of texts written in the 1430s and clustered geographically around the arc of the western Alps. Michael D. Bailey presents accessible English translations of the five oldest surviving texts describing the witches’...>>

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18.11.2023

“The Arras Witch Treatises” edited by Andrew Colin Gow

Magick Matters

"This is the first complete and accessible English translation of two major source texts—Tinctor’s Invectives and the anonymous Recollectio—that arose from the notorious Arras witch hunts and trials in the mid-fifteenth century in France. These writings, by the "Anonymous of Arras" (believed to be the trial judge Jacques du Bois) and the intellectual Johannes Tinctor, offer valuable eyewitness perspectives on one of the very first mass trials and persecutions of alleged witches in European history. More importantly, they provide a window onto the early development of witchcraft theory and demonology in western Europe during the late medieval period—an entire generation before the infamous Witches’ Hammer appeared. Perfect for the classroom, The Arras Witch Treatises includes...>>

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18.11.2023

“The Book of Runic Astrology: Unlock the Ancient Power of Your Cosmic Birth Runes” by Richard Lister

Magick Matters

"Access the ancient wisdom of both astrology and the runes to cast your birth chart and reveal your destiny with this essential guide to runic astrology. Richard Lister explores the powerful combination of the ancient Nordic symbols of the runes and the millennium old tradition of astrology. Through a unique combination of mythos and practical advice you will discover: The deep cosmic art of runic astrology Your runic star path or birth chart Your connection to the energy of the cosmos through your Sunna (Sun), Manni (Moon) and Jord (Earth/rising) runes The effect of the wandering gods - what it means when the...>>

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18.11.2023

“Celtic Myth & Magick: Harness the Power of the Gods & Goddesses” by Edain McCoy

Magick Matters

"Tap into the mythic power of the Celtic goddesses, gods, heroes, and heroines to aid your spiritual quests and magickal goals. Human and divine energies complement each other; when joined, they become a potent catalyst for true magick and change. Celtic Myth & Magick describes the energies of over 300 cross-referenced Celtic deities and heroic figures so you can quickly determine which one can best help you in attaining specific goals through magick—such as greater prosperity (Cernunnos), glowing health (Airmid), or a soul partner (Aengus MacOg). This guidebook explains how to use creative Pagan ritual and pathworking to align yourself with the energy of these powerful archetypes. Undertake three magickal quests to the inner plane—where you'll...>>

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18.11.2023

“A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels” by Gustav Davidson

Magick Matters

"Gustav Davidson’s classic text, A Dictionary of Angels: Including the Fallen Angels, is the result of sixteen years of research in Talmudic, Gnostic, Cabalistic, Apocalyptic, Patristic, and legendary texts. The classic reference work on angels is beautifully illustrated and its reissue coincides with the resurgence of belief in angels in the West. This well researched and exquisitely illustrated dictionary is a wonderful collectable for all those who believe in angels, miracles, lore, and faith."...>>

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