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The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca
The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca
The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca
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The Occult Book: A Chronological Journey from Alchemy to Wicca

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Explore the occult from ancient times to the modern day with one of its most respected scholars and practitioners.

Take an enlightening journey through occult history, exploring 100 dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge, and key historical figures from around the world. John Michael Greer delves into two millennia of tradition, from the earliest alchemists to pagan rituals; from the Philosopher's Stone to Cabala, the first tarot, and the Knights Templar; and from the first horoscopes to fortune-telling trials and the birth of modern witchcraft, or Wicca.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJan 29, 2019
ISBN9781977340597
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John Michael Greer

John Michael Greer has published 10 books about occult traditions and the unexplained. Recent books include ‘Monsters: An Investigator's Guide to Magical Beings’ (Llewellyn, 2001), which was picked up by One Spirit Book Club and has appeared in Spanish and Hungarian editions, and ‘The New Encyclopedia of the Occult’ (Llewellyn, 2003).

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Excellent resource for a broad overview of the occult through history. I expected more biased views but was surprised to see a much more objective look at the subject. If you are looking for a spell book then keep looking this is more a chronology of the occult through history.

    2 people found this helpful

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Okay, so I am grounded in the Modernism of the 18th-century enlightenment like most people I am not looking for magic spells. I approached this book in the spirit of Borges or Eco. A history of rejected ideas in the west that shows our intellectual tradition from the pre-Socratics onward through a funhouse mirror or through a glass darkly. it is funny how the occult mirrored the currents of western thought from Pythagoras to 2012.

    1 person found this helpful

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Good just the facts . It was a good listen .
    Thank you

    1 person found this helpful

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This was an amazing reference book. Thanks to this book, now I need to read (or listen) to 100 more.
    I loved the narration too, great voice and tune. It feels like a speech, more than a reading.
    I really enjoyed it.

    1 person found this helpful

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Absolutely great narration, totally recommended. Great overview on the history of the occult.

    1 person found this helpful

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    A great book that explains the history and development of the occult and witchcraft. It is a mix between story telling and historical facts. Excellent narration and very informative. All in all a great book which would also be worth buying!

    1 person found this helpful

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Fascinating chronological history of the occult. Narration is excellent, content engaging, and overall, a true pleasure to read /listen to.

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  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    excellent and concise depiction of the occult in the western white-male-dominated world. :)

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  • Rating: 2 out of 5 stars
    2/5
    Information seems fine, but the narration and delivery are so dry, I want to fall asleep, even though this subject interests me.
  • Rating: 1 out of 5 stars
    1/5
    11/1/22: Read his most recent blog post about a Pfizer executive lying about the Covid vaccine--then read the ACTUAL statement from the Pfizer exec. It's really clear that what the exec actually said and what Greer THINKS he said are two different things. Apparently, Greer doesn't grasp the difference between catching a disease, and transmitting a disease. SPOILER: There *is* a difference, John.

    BTW--this isn't about Covid. It's about a guy who can't interpret a news article from last month who is asking you to believe he can interpret texts from hundreds of years ago.

    If you believe him, it's just because you really, really want to believe.

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    some of the information is a bit one sided perspective but its not too intrusive.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Great book. Essential reading to dodge the many pitfalls of esoteric studies.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Love it or hate it this relatively short but incredibly dense reference book is a great place for someone interested in the occult but doesn’t know where to start. It is also a good review for those who may have picked up bits of information from online or conversations - a large amount of misinformation exists in the sphere and you get the basic truths sorted out in this book. A fun listen but would be best as a physical reference book/coffee table book.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    I loved it, great source of knowledge for those looking for it !
    I recommend it to those who seek magical understanding
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    Fascinating view how occultism began and what transpired up to the present.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    A very solid reference book. Written in chronological order, it follows the line of occultism throughout history. While not particularly in depth, each section provides enough information for readers to get basic ideas and provides them with source material should they wish to do their own research. I'll definitely keep this one on hand since I'll revisit it from time to time.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    This book would have come in real handy for research during a call I took in college. Funny enough it came out during the time I took the class and we all completely missed it.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
    5/5
    The knowledge shared in this book changed my perception of religion and confirmed my theory. There is no god - they only exist in people’s minds. You either make up your own mind or follow ideologies like a sheep.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
    4/5
    Very good book, but didn't include anything on chaos magick