Commentaries on the Occult Philosophy of Agrippa (Paperback)

by Willy Schrodter (Author) "The technical term Akashic Records was coined by the founder of Anthroposophy, Dr. Rudolf STEINER (1861-1925)..." (more)
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This work contains Schrîdter's meticulous and authoritative notes on the three classic works of Agrippa. The subjects of these definitive texts include: alchemy, telepathy, pranic nourishment, music therapy, fire magic, gem magic, dreamwork, out-of-body experiences, angels, near-death experiences, and soul travel. Index. Notes.

Product Details

• Paperback: 180 pages
• Publisher: RedWheel / Weiser; 1st Hardcover Ed edition (January 1, 2008)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0877289220
• ISBN-13: 978-0877289227
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.1 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,643,572 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Getting a grip on Agrippa, June 17, 2000

By	Mark Stavish, The Institute for Hermetic Stud... (Wyoming, Pennsylvania) - See all my reviews

For modern students of magic the Renaissance has an irresistible appeal. Yet, when confronted with the mass of material that such masters of the Art as Agrippa present, they are often overwhelmed. It is not just five hundred years that seperate us from them, but an entire attitude, a way of looking at the world. Schrodter helps us to bridge that gap and makes the visible and invisible worlds of the Renaissance Magi accessible to modern practitioners of the arcane arts. While not a book for beginners, it is an excellant adjunct to anyone attempting to read Cornelius Agrippa's "Three Books of Occult Philosophy" or even the works of Dee, Ficino, Trithemius, or Albertus Magnus.

7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent, specialized survey of Agrippa's works., May 4, 2000

By	Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews

Willy Schrodter's Commentaries On The Occult Philosophy Of Agrippa provides an excellent specialized survey of Agrippa's works and philosophy and is recommended reading for any examining Agrippa's classics. Recommended reading for any studying Agrippa's philosophy or early occult literature.

0 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Is it really a help?, June 12, 2007

By	Lemich Drakkar "porphyrus" (Lausanne, Suisse) - See all my reviews

When I ordered the book, I was expecting that it would delineate, amplify and develop the content of the "philosophy" of Agrippa. Well, I didn't get this impression, since the book is the sum of isolated comments of a gifted scholar in occultism.
It does not mean that the Commentaries have little value, but it is not the type of document which leads to a better understanding of the Agrippa philosophy. The bibliography is also outdated.
On the other hand, if you are interested in the occultism in general and its history, it is interesting to get it.