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"The History of Magic" by Éliphas Lévi was written in the late 19th century and explores the origins, developments, and key figures associated with magical practices throughout history, delving into ancient beliefs to modern interpretations.

This text serves as a comprehensive examination of the philosophical and societal roles of magic, asserting its significance and distinguishing it from mere superstition or trickery.

At the start of the work, the author discusses the distinction between true magic and the misconceptions surrounding it, emphasizing its profound ties to ancient wisdom and religious traditions.

Éliphas Lévi critiques popular definitions of magic, proposing that it is a legitimate science grounded in nature and its laws. He encourages readers to examine the complexities of magical practices and their place in both nature and human understanding, suggesting that magic embodies a rich history that deserves careful study and recognition.

Éliphas Lévi is the pen-name of Abbé Alphonse Louis Constant, a Roman Catholic priest and magician. His later writings on the Tarot and occult topics were a great influence on the Spiritualist and Hermetic movements of fin de siècle England and France, especially on such members of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn as Arthur Edward Waite and Aleister Crowley.

Chapters

00:00:05 - Inside Cover
00:00:20 - Preface to the English Translation
00:28:41 - The History of Magic Introduction

Book 1 - The Derivations of Magic
01:27:57 - Chapter 1 : Fabulous Sources
01:48:14 - Chapter 2 : Magic of the Magi
02:06:39 - Chapter 3 : Magic in India
02:21:04 - Chapter 4 : Hermetic Magic
02:33:38 - Chapter 5 : Magic in Greece
02:50:44 - Chapter 6 : Mathematical Magic of Pythagoras
03:03:39 - Chapter 7 : The Holy Kabalah

Book 2 - Formation and Development of Dogmas - Beth
03:21:24 - Chapter 1 : Primitive Symbolism of History
03:37:25 - Chapter 2 : Mysticism
03:50:55 - Chapter 3 : Initiations and Ordeals
04:10:25 - Chapter 4 : The Magic of Public Worship
04:22:32 - Chapter 5 : Mysteries of Virginity
04:33:12 - Chapter 6 : Superstitions
04:46:50 - Chapter 7 : Magical Monuments

Book 3 - Divine Synthesis and Realization of Magic by the Christian Revelation - Gimel
04:51:06 - Chapter 1 : Christ Accused of Magic by the Jews
04:58:15 - Chapter 2 : The Witness of Magic to Christianity
05:17:20 - Chapter 3 : The Devil
05:27:11 - Chapter 4 : The Last Pagans
05:37:21 - Chapter 5 : Legends
05:50:32 - Chapter 6 : Some Kabalistic Paintings and Sacred Emblems
06:00:53 - Chapter 7 : Philosophers of the Alexandrian School

Book 4 - Magic and Civilization - Daleth
06:07:57 - Chapter 1 : Magic Among Barbarians
06:22:01 - Chapter 2 : Influence of Women
06:31:49 - Chapter 3 : The Salic Laws Against Sorcerers
06:45:09 - Chapter 4 : Legends of the Reign of Charlemagne
07:00:55 - Chapter 5 : Magicians
07:13:56 - Chapter 6 : Some Famous Prosecutions
07:40:30 - Chapter 7 : Superstitions Relating to the Devil