The Encyclopedia Of Occult Sciences
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1939 |
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Introduction:
The author of this Encyclopaedia has begged me to tell the reader at the very start of the Introduction which he has been good enough to ask of me, that it does not constitute a complete treatise of the sciences called Occult (this would require ten volumes at the least), nor will it be found to be new to the ” initiated.” It is a popular compendium having for its main object the collection in one volume, easy to read and convenient to consult, of the facts and theories in the numerous special treatises which relate to each of these sciences .
It is because his work has been that of popularising and not of creating (according to his account at . least) that the author has desired to remain anonymous, and straightway I congratulate him on having so well succeeded with this vade-mecum which the scholar, the woman of the world, the man in the street, the priest and the little maidservant will have on their table, like a dictionary, or a cookery book-a ” perfect secretary ” in fact.
The task which I have before me is at once less difficult and more delicate . Although in more than one passage our anonymous author shews originality, expresses his opinion, discusses, and sometimes sums up, nevertheless he asks me to explain beforehand what in fact the occult sciences are, to state their connection with one another, to relate briefly their general history, to try to explain them shortly, and, finally, to shew their usefulness .
Contents:
- ASTROLOGY
- PHYSIOGNOMONY
- CHIROMANOY
- GRAPHOLOGY
- CARTOMANCY
- ONIROMANCY
- SECONDARY DTVINATIONS
- PRELIMINARY
- LOW MAGIC
- ALCHEMY
- HIGH MAGIC
- FROM MAGNETISM TO SPIRITISM
- THE COMING RELIGION-ELEMENTS OF THEOSOPHY
The Encyclopedia Of Occult Sciences By M. C. Poinsot pdf
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Stefan Choi (verified owner) –
Those wishing only to familiarize themselves with what the author has to say on the subjects of Astrology, Physiognomy, Chiromancy and Graphology might consider buying this book. It also contains almost all of the author’s researches into cartomancy, including the tarot, as part of the divinatory sciences. The second part of the book, entitled The Magical Sciences is missing. In part two, under the heading High Magic, Qabalistic notions associated with the tarot are laid forth.
My interest in the Encyclopedia centered on the sections concerned with high magic, which are entirely lacking in this volume.
Anyone wishing to study those parts of the Encyclopedia concerned with the Magical Sciences and the Metaphysical Sciences would do better to purchase The Complete Book of the Occult and Fortune Telling. This is the same book under another title, containing the full text.
Jax Bautista (verified owner) –
Covers just about every type of “occult” or esoteric practice out there, including the secret societies (Rosicrucians, Free Masons) but neither the Sabian Assembly or Thelema.. It mentions esotericists I never heard of, like Mdm de Thebes; de-sciences dreams back to their prophetic and Biblical origin; goes through the whole tarot, allot of astrology with old meanings that I found relevant …a strong moon oftens means a weak voice, no orator here….cheiromancy (palmistry)…all in one book. I like it and highly recommend it.
Karla Burke (verified owner) –
Excellent!
Evelynn Nava (verified owner) –
This book was good for what was inside of it. But it suppose to come with three parts. And the second and third parts are not there yet written in the table of contents. This book was not what it’s worth.