The Book of Black Magic and of Pacts (1910) - Page 16

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PREFACE	v

PART I

The Literature of Ceremonial Magic

CHAPTER I

THE ANCIENT ORIGINS OF MAGICAL RITUALS


§ 1. THE IMPORTANCE OF CEREMONIAL MAGIC.	3
§ 2. THE DISTINCTION BETWEEN WHITE AND BLACK MAGIC.	12
§ 3. THE UNPUBLISHED LITERATURE OF CEREMONIAL MAGIC.	16

CHAPTER II

THE RITUALS OF TRANSCENDENTAL MAGIC

Transcendental Magic: Also known as "High Magic," this refers to rituals intended to elevate the spirit or achieve divine communion, rather than for material or harmful ends.


§ 1. THE ARBATEL OF MAGIC.	22
§ 2. SPIRITUAL WISDOM OF THE SOUL. original: "Theosophia Pneumatica"	33
*§ 3. THE HANDBOOK Enchiridion: A concise manual or handbook* OF POPE LEO.**	35
*§ 4. THE SEVEN MYSTERIOUS PRAYERS Orisons: Formal prayers or petitions.*	41
§ 5. SUMMARY OF TRANSCENDENTAL MAGIC.	48

CHAPTER III

COMPOSITE RITUALS

Composite Rituals: These are magical texts that blend various traditions, often mixing elements of high spiritual magic with darker or more practical sorcery.


§ 1. THE KEY OF SOLOMON THE KING.	50
§ 2. THE LESSER KEY OF SOLOMON.	55
§ 3. THE FOURTH BOOK OF CORNELIUS AGRIPPA.	57
*§ 4. THE SEVEN-DAY RITUAL Heptameron: A magical manual attributed to Peter de Abano, organized by the seven days of the week.*	66

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