David Rankine Bücher

The book explores the invocation of Archangels and outlines the hierarchy of spiritual entities, including Olympic Spirits and Elementals. It also delves into the evocation of the four Demon Princes, providing a comprehensive guide to the Nine Great Keys and their significance in spiritual practices.

Completely new and richly detailed, this is perhaps the most comprehensive version of The Key of Solomon ever published. Based on one of the best-known grimoires of the Western world, The Veritable Key of Solomon presents all aspects of this revered magical system in one impressive source. Based on the original Key of Solomon manuscript, this brand new text features never-before-published material and added detail. Over 160 illustrations beautifully complement the elements of this complete and workable system of high magic, from a broad range of talismans and techniques to magical implements and procedures. Also featured is a commentary by two of the best-known scholar magicians alive--Stephen Skinner and David Rankine--who offer a full survey of all extant manuscripts of this famous grimoire and an exploration of how they interrelate.

Focusing on the practical aspects of demonology, this grimoire details the evocation and binding of 72 angels from the Shemhamphorash, providing unique insights not found in earlier editions. Authored by Dr. Thomas Rudd, a notable scholar-magician, it serves as a vital link to the traditions of Dr. John Dee. The rare volume features a transcription of an unpublished manuscript from the Lemegeton and includes illustrations sourced from the British Library's collection, enriching the study of this mystical subject.

Featuring a blend of 17th-century French magic and biblical tradition, this work offers a collection of amulets, charms, prayers, spells, and sigils centered around the Psalms of King David. Its straightforward style echoes medieval texts, merging ancient magical practices with insights from significant historical sources like the Dead Sea Scrolls and the Greek Magical Papyri. This unique compilation serves as both a practical guide and a fascinating exploration of the mystical uses of scripture.

The Grimoire of Arthur Gauntlet is a remarkable seventeenth-century manual of magic and herbal remedies by a London Cunning-man. It features diverse practices, including prayers, charms, and angelic conjurations. The work highlights the connections between practitioners and the significant role of women in magic, showcasing a blend of spiritual and practical traditions.

Le Livre d'Or (The Book of Gold) is a 17th-century French magical text featuring amulets, spells, and prayers based on the Psalms of King David. It connects ancient magical practices with the Grimoire tradition, illustrating the Psalms' vital role in Western magic. This first English translation highlights its practical applications across diverse traditions.

Exploring the Qabalah reveals a path to understanding and wisdom, emphasizing the interplay of knowledge, strength, and mercy through beauty. It offers seekers a profound foundation for victory and splendor, empowering them to realize their potential and elevate their intellect. The teachings promise to crown individuals within their own realm, guiding them towards the heights of personal genius.

Focusing on the enigmatic nature of the Morrígan, this exploration delves into her multifaceted role within Irish mythology. Known for embodying female power, she often uses her sexuality as a tool in her narratives. While commonly recognized as a goddess of battle and sovereignty, this portrayal reveals the deeper complexities and rich symbolism associated with her character, showcasing her significance in the pantheon of Irish deities.

The Goddess Hekate embodies the intersections of life, death, and rebirth, revered across cultures and eras. Her threefold representations, often accompanied by animal heads, symbolize her dominion over earth, sea, and sky. The text explores her influence through figures like Medea and Circe, and the witchcraft traditions of Thessaly, alongside philosophical insights from Hesiod and Porphyry. Hekate's immense magical powers even linked her to King Solomon and led to her integration with other deities, including Artemis and Isis, highlighting her enduring legacy.

Exploring the realm of angel magic, this book presents two unpublished seventeenth-century manuscripts that reveal the final corrected version of John Dee's great tables and an expanded collection of his invocations. It uncovers the fate of Dee's crucial manuscript and its evolution into a comprehensive magical system by later magicians. Additionally, it examines how only a fraction of this material was transmitted to the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, remaining suppressed and absent from Israel Regardie's significant writings on the Order's rituals.