Conjuring Spirits Texts and Traditions of Medieval Ritual Magic

Although when most people think of magic they think of demonic magic or necromancy, the nine chapters in this volume mainly examine texts of angelic magic, along with their connections to Christian mysticism and other traditions. Widely practiced in medieval Europe, ritual magic's intellectual legacy remains in such texts as the Ars Notoria, The Book of Angels, and the Secrets of the Philosophers. Topics discussed include: the Jewish influence on Christian magic, an art historian's perspective on the images of ritual practice, the relationship of astrology and magic, and comparative examinations of different texts. Paper edition (unseen), $19.95. Annotation copyrighted by Book News, Inc., Portland, OR