John Michael Greer

"An elightening journey through occult history, this fascinating chronology explores such diverse topics as the earliest alchemists of ancient Egypt, the Philosopher's Stone, the Cabala, the original of the Tarot, the Knights Templar, the founding of the Hellfire Club, Aleister Crowley's The book of the law, modern-day Wicca, and more. With the turn of every page, you will encounter beautiful artwork and intriguing insights about the occult, an astonishing story of suppression, survival, and rebirth, extending over more than two and a half millennia"--Back cover.

A Chronological Journey, from Alchemy to Wicca

The Occult Book

Eliza Gonzalez

Really fun and easy read with brief but informative passages. The quick overviews allow for a jumping off point for future research on sections that interest you while also being short enough that you don't feel bogged down while reading on subjects that are less compelling. Learned some very interesting things.

Jasmin 

So - this book is a nice overview that can be used as a reference point and an inspiration for further reading. For me, it was one of those coffeetable books where you read a few pages every now and then until you are finished.

The book comes with full coloimages and whenever something from within the booknis referenced, there is a short note on where to find the other text.

However, there was a clear focus on rosicrucians - and therefore a limited amount of variety on described concepts etc.

For me, the book was too superficual and read more like a dictionary or schoolbook than a 'journey' through the history of the Occult.

The Occult Book A Chronological Journey, from Alchemy to Wicca

Reviews