The Book Of Secrets Of Albertus Magnus

The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus. $18.95. pstrongOf the Virtues of Herbs Stones and Certain Beasts Also a Book of the Marvels of the Worldƒ‚€š‚  strong pIn order to attract readers it was not uncommon for magical texts of the 16th century to take on the name of a notable historical figure. Such is the case with this text whose secrets are in fact a compilation from a number of sources. The anonymous author is likely a follower of Albertus Magnus. Though it "...pretends to be a product of his experimental school among the Dominicans at Cologne" it has a more colloquial voice than that of Albertus Magnus. It more accurately portrays the popular magical literature available in the 16th century than the erudite works directly attributable to Albertus Magnus. h5The secrets revealed are divided into five distinct Arts: h5nulnliOf the Virtues of Herbs-- describes 23 herbs their magical astrological and medicinal properties. Also includes preArations and recipes. linliOf the Virtues of Stones-- presents 45 entries from the lapidary of Albertus Magnusƒ‚€š‚ emMineralia em listed by their Articular effect or specific magical property. linliOf the Beasts-- Lists 18 animals their natural powers and their use in performing magical feats. linliOf the Planets-- A treatise on the hours of the day governed by the various planets. Also a discussion of their astrological qualities. linliThe Marvels of the World-- A theoretical discussion of magic. Emphasizes the necessity of experiment followed by a large number of recipes from various sources. lin ulnThis edition features an in-deTh introduction by scholars Michael R. Best and Frank H. Brightman. Their writing outlines the history of the text its historical and cultural context and the variant manuscriTs sourced. It is an invaluable study for students of the history of Western magic. Additionally it is a great asset for those who study the evolution of printed works. pstrongAbout the author:ƒ‚€š‚  strong Albertus Magnus -d. 1279- is one of the foremost alchemists of the 13th century. After a career in the church that culminated with his appointment as Bishop of Ratisbon Magnus retired to Cologne to devote his life to research. According to one account he is purported to have created the Philosopher's Stone. ;The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus. $18.95. pstrongOf the Virtues of Herbs Stones and Certain Beasts Also a Book of the Marvels of the World  strong pIn order to attract readers it was not uncommon for magical texts of the 16th century to take on the name of a notable historical figure. Such is the case with this text whose secrets are in fact a compilation from a number of sources. The anonymous author is likely a follower of Albertus Magnus. Though it "...pretends to be a product of his experimental school among the Dominicans at Cologne" it has a more colloquial voice than that of Albertus Magnus. It more accurately portrays the popular magical literature available in the 16th century than the erudite works directly attributable to Albertus Magnus. h5The secrets revealed are divided into five distinct Arts: h5nulnliOf the Virtues of Herbs-- describes 23 herbs their magical astrological and medicinal properties. Also includes preArations and recipes. linliOf the Virtues of Stones-- presents 45 entries from the lapidary of Albertus Magnus emMineralia em listed by their Articular effect or specific magical property. linliOf the Beasts-- Lists 18 animals their natural powers and their use in performing magical feats. linliOf the Planets-- A treatise on the hours of the day governed by the various planets. Also a discussion of their astrological qualities. linliThe Marvels of the World-- A theoretical discussion of magic. Emphasizes the necessity of experiment followed by a large number of recipes from various sources. lin ulnThis edition features an in-deTh introduction by scholars Michael R. Best and Frank H. Brightman. Their writing outlines the history of the text its historical and cultural context and the variant manuscriTs sourced. It is an invaluable study for students of the history of Western magic. Additionally it is a great asset for those who study the evolution of printed works. pstrongAbout the author:  strong Albertus Magnus -d. 1279- is one of the foremost alchemists of the 13th century. After a career in the church that culminated with his appointment as Bishop of Ratisbon Magnus retired to Cologne to devote his life to research. According to one account he is purported to have created the Philosopher's Stone.