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The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy: The Companion to Three Books of Occult Philosophy

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I have only just received Donald Tyson's excellent editorial working of "The Fourth Book of Occult Philosophy" last night. I am simply amazed at the breadth of knowledge Tyson pours into each of the six major sections through extensive annotation. As if that is not enough, each of the six sections is also followed by a working practical analysis, which allows those who wish to put the work into operation, a much firmer ground to stand upon. There is also the grand scope of material to be examined through the bibliography, marking the immense effort and care Tyson has taken in greatly expanding the understanding of "The Fourth" in particular and the beauty of Medieval/Renaissance ceremonial magic in general. Five bright stars....Dan

Donald Tyson's compilation of the Fourth Book is stunningly complete. He spends a solid amount of pagespace explaining the origins of Agrippa and Abano's more obscure references. Tyson has done the same service to the Fourth Book that he did originally for the first Three (see Tyson's copy of the Three Books of Occult Philosophy).