The Arbatel – also called the Isagogue – is a well-circulated work of early modern grimoire magic, drawing on Paracelsian occult philosophy whihc combines influences as diverse as ancient Hellenistic theurgy and Calvinist moral philosophy to teach the magician how to conjure so-called ‘Olympian’ planetary spirits and their legions of attendant entities.

A far shorter work of technical conjuration, the Arbatel appends a range of occult and religious precepts and axioms in the form of its 49 ‘Aphorisms’ for not only working effective magic but living an ethical life, demonstrating that grimoire magic could – and indeed did – include not only operations for gaining power and answering fundamental needs but also meditations with which to engage in works of spiritual development.

This class-bundle includes: 

An illustrated lecture of two hours duration
Lecture slide-deck
Bibliography of further recommended study on grimoiric magic

A full table of contents of the lecture itself runs:

·        History & Context
·        Contents
·        About the Contents
·        The Seven Olympick Spirits
·        General Precepts
·        Conduct of the Magi
·        How to Evoke (& Why!)
·        The Process
·        Closing Remarks
·        Experiments & Reflections

By purchasing this class recording, you agree that you understand that no part of the material dictated or provided throughout the duration of the presentation may be reproduced, distributed, or used in any other form (neither electronic nor mechanic, including photocopies and recordings), without the direct and written consent of the instructor, Dr Alexander Cummins.