As Above So Below
Magic
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FROM remotest times, back even to the birth of humanity, Precious Stones and Talismans have been held in high estimation by all nations; the former, primarily because of their beauty, and the latter on account of their virtues, as transmitters of good luck and to avert misfortune.
Throughout all past time, credulity and superstition have constantly and strongly competed with the art of medicine.
IN this Work, which we have written chiefly for the information of those who are curious and indefatigable in their enquiries into occult knowledge, we have, at a vast labour and expence, both of time and charges, collected whatsoever can be deemed curious and rare, in regard to the subject of our speculations in Natural Magic--the Cabala--Celestial and Ceremonial Magic--Alchymy--and Magnetism.
A history of the manuscript and complete translation detailing ancient Egyptian magic and medicine.
Black magic, superstitions, charms, diviniations, signs, omens, etc.
An in depth look at the belief in witchcraft and the absurd and murderous actions of the church.
Historical sketches of magic and witchcraft in England and Scotland
The stories, the false accusations, the trials, and the executions of American witch trials.
Drawn up from unpublished and well authenticated records of the alleged operations of witches and their instigator, the devil.
The author's goal is to show where the witch came from and why, as well as what she was and is, and how necessary she is and must be, for the happiness of mankind.
The wonders of magic, and the rise and progress of astrology, with the various branches of necromancy.
So universal is the belief in spiritual influences, and more especially in their malignant influences, that no race of men, no period of time, no region of the globe, have been exempt from it.
A study of gazing that was practiced by the famous John Dee, alchemist, is still used in modern Egypt.
Hindu and Egyptian Crystal Gazing, Magic Mirror, Astral and Spiritual Sight, Inner Sight, Clairvoyance, Astral Auras, Telepathy