Magic has been confounded too long with the jugglery of mountebanks, the hallucinations of disordered minds and the crimes of certain unusual malefactors. There are otherwise many who would promptly explain Magic as the art of producing effects in the absence of causes; and on the strength of such a definition it will be said by ordinary people—with the good sense which characterises the ordinary, in the midst of much injustice—that Magic is an absurdity. But it can have no analogy in fact...

The Paradoxes of the Highest Science is a book by Éliphas Lévi, first published in 1856. The English rendering — an anonymous translation — first appeared in 1883 under the imprint of the Theosophical Society and was re-issued in 1922 with extensive footnotes by an “Eminent Occultist” (E.O.).Lévi’s short, aphoristic treatise offers a tightly argued set of seven paradoxes that probe the boundaries between reason and faith, science and mysticism, and the visible and invisible worlds....

"Histoire de la magie" by Éliphas Lévi is a historical account written in the mid-19th century. The book explores the intricate and multi-faceted nature of magic, examining its roots and evolution throughout history, from ancient practices to modern interpretations. Lévi presents a comprehensive look at magic as both a science and an art, framing it within a wider context of human spirituality and understanding. The opening of the book serves as an introduction to Lévi's exploration of mag...

This work is in two parts: in the first one, called "The Doctrine of Transcendental Magic", we establish the kabalistic and magical doctrine in its entirety; this here, the second part, is consecrated to the cultus, that is, to Ceremonial Magic. The one is that which the ancient sages termed the Clavicle, the other that which people on the country-side still call the Grimoire. The numbers and subjects of the chapters which correspond in both parts, are in no sense arbitrary, and are all in...

This volume represents the high-water mark of the thought of Eliphas Levi. It may be regarded as written by him as his Thesis for the Grade of Exempt Adept, just as his "Ritual and Dogma" was his Thesis for the grade of a Major Adept. He is, in fact, no longer talking of things as if their sense was fixed and universal. He is beginning to see something of the contradiction inherent in the nature of things, or at any rate, he constantly illustrates the fact that the planes are to be kept se...

In "Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie," Eliphas Levi explores various aspects of magical theory and practice, drawing from his extensive knowledge of Western esoteric traditions, Kabbalah, and ceremonial magic. The book delves into the principles and practices of ritual magic, symbolism, and the use of magical tools and symbols to access higher spiritual realms and achieve spiritual transformation.Part I of the book focuses on the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of magic, while...

"The Paradoxes of the Highest Science" is also known as "Transcendental Magic: Its Doctrine and Ritual," as it was later translated into English under that title. The book explores various esoteric and occult topics, providing insights into magical theory, symbolism, and the principles of Hermeticism and Kabbalah.Levi discusses the nature of the divine, the relationship between the microcosm and macrocosm, the concept of correspondences, and the role of the magician in understanding and ha...

In "Dogme et Rituel de la Haute Magie," Eliphas Levi explores various aspects of magical theory and practice, drawing from his extensive knowledge of Western esoteric traditions, Kabbalah, and ceremonial magic. The book delves into the principles and practices of ritual magic, symbolism, and the use of magical tools and symbols to access higher spiritual realms and achieve spiritual transformation.Part I of the book focuses on the theoretical and philosophical underpinnings of magic, while...

MANY paths lead to the mountain-top, and many and diverse are the rifts in the Veil, through which glimpses may be obtained of the secret things of the Universe. The Abbé Louis Constant, better known by his nom de plume of ÉLIPHAS LÉVI, was doubtless a seer; but, though his studies were by no means confined to this, he saw only through the medium of the kabala, the perfect sense of which is, now-a-days, hidden from all mere kabalists, and his visions were consequently always imperfect and ...

This vintage book contains the original French version of Éliphas Lévi Zahed's 1861 work “Dogme et Rituel - De la Haute Magie”. Éliphas Lévi Zahed (1810 – 1875) was a French author of occult literature and ceremonial magician. Contents include: “Discours Préliminaire”, “Introduction”, “Le Récipiendaire”, “Les Colonnes du Temple”, “Dogme De la Haute Magie”, “La Réalisation”, “La Chaine Magique”, “La Nécromancie”, “Les Envoutements”, “Les Philtrés er Les Sorts”, etc. This fascinating book wi...

This work is intended to aide the student in penetrating the profound mystery of the Qabalah, and is a manual for all serious seekers of the truth.

In "The Magical Ritual of the Sanctum Regnum," Éliphas Lévi delves into the esoteric traditions of magic and mysticism, offering readers a profound exploration of the interplay between symbolism and ritual practice. With a literary style that blends philosophical discourse with practical instruction, Lévi draws upon a rich tapestry of historical and metaphysical influences, incorporating elements from Kabbalah, alchemy, and ancient Egyptian rites. The text serves not only as a guide to mag...