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THE LIBRARY
BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
PROVO, UTAH
The Greater Key of Solomon
Including a clear and precise explanation of
King Solomon’s secret procedures, his
mysteries, and magical rites.
Original plates, seals, charms, and talismans.
original: "Plates" refers to the full-page illustrations of magical diagrams and symbols included in the book.
Translated from ancient manuscripts
in the British Museum, London.
The British Museum's collection of occult manuscripts is now largely held by the British Library.
By S. Liddell MacGregor Mathers
Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers (1854–1918) was a famous British occultist and a primary founder of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. He was responsible for translating many influential magical texts into English.
Author of "The Kabbalah Unveiled," "The Tarot," etc.
"The Kabbalah Unveiled" is Mathers' translation of Knorr von Rosenroth's Kabbala Denudata, a key text in Western esoteric study of Jewish mysticism.
Solomon, the son of David, King of Israel.
There is nothing in occult literature original: "occult" literally means hidden or secret; in this context, it refers to the study of the supernatural. that can stand in
comparison with the historical manuscripts of
—"Solomon, the son of David, King of Israel."
Prepared for publication under the editorship of
L. W. de Laurence<- Lauron William de Laurence (1868–1936) was an American author and publisher on occultism, known for his influential mail-order business that popularized these texts in the early 20th century.
Author of "The Great Book of Magical Art, Hindu Magic
->
and East Indian Occultism"; "
The Master Key";
"The Sacred Book of Death, Hindu Spiritism, Soul
Transition and Soul Reincarnation"; "The Mystic
Test Book of the Hindu Occult Chambers,
the Magic and Occultism of India"; "The
Wonders of the Magic Mirror, Hindu and
->Egyptian Crystal Gazing"; "Astral Au... original: likely "Astral Auras and Colors," one of de Laurence's published works.