1712 - Defense of Zoroaster, Orpheus, Pythagoras, Apollonius, Agrippa, Paracelsus
A fascinating defense of the luminaries of the arcane, this 1712 Amsterdam edition, published by Pierre Humbert, presents a compelling "Apologie des Grands Hommes Accusés de Magie." This work, attributed to an unknown author, seeks to rehabilitate the reputations of historical figures who dared to explore the hidden realms of occult, astrological, and mathematical sciences. This last edition, augmented with intriguing remarks, expands upon the original text, adding layers of scholarly and esoteric insight.
Within its pages, the reader will find a spirited defense of figures such as Zoroaster, Orpheus, Pythagoras, Apollonius, Agrippa, Paracelsus, and even Thomas Aquinas, all of whom were accused of dabbling in magic and forbidden knowledge. The work boldly challenges the prevailing skepticism of the era, arguing for the validity of ancient wisdom and the interconnectedness of science and the occult. It is suspected that the witty Dutch bookseller Jean Frédéric Bernard, known for his "Praise of Hell," added the remarks found in this edition.
This is a rare and intriguing work for collectors of occult philosophy, historical defenses of the arcane, and those fascinated by the intellectual landscape of the early 18th century.
[Author Unknown]. Apologie des Grands Hommes Accusés de Magie. Amsterdam: Pierre Humbert. In-8°, [18]-470 pp. Lacking frontispiece. Period binding: full calf, spine with gilt fleurons and ribbed edges, red edges. Binding solid but rubbed and slightly worn with small losses to the headcaps. Cover browned and doubled, small wormhole in tail margin, some foxing or rare watermarks in margin. A pleasant copy.
A fascinating defense of the luminaries of the arcane, this 1712 Amsterdam edition, published by Pierre Humbert, presents a compelling "Apologie des Grands Hommes Accusés de Magie." This work, attributed to an unknown author, seeks to rehabilitate the reputations of historical figures who dared to explore the hidden realms of occult, astrological, and mathematical sciences. This last edition, augmented with intriguing remarks, expands upon the original text, adding layers of scholarly and esoteric insight.
Within its pages, the reader will find a spirited defense of figures such as Zoroaster, Orpheus, Pythagoras, Apollonius, Agrippa, Paracelsus, and even Thomas Aquinas, all of whom were accused of dabbling in magic and forbidden knowledge. The work boldly challenges the prevailing skepticism of the era, arguing for the validity of ancient wisdom and the interconnectedness of science and the occult. It is suspected that the witty Dutch bookseller Jean Frédéric Bernard, known for his "Praise of Hell," added the remarks found in this edition.
This is a rare and intriguing work for collectors of occult philosophy, historical defenses of the arcane, and those fascinated by the intellectual landscape of the early 18th century.
[Author Unknown]. Apologie des Grands Hommes Accusés de Magie. Amsterdam: Pierre Humbert. In-8°, [18]-470 pp. Lacking frontispiece. Period binding: full calf, spine with gilt fleurons and ribbed edges, red edges. Binding solid but rubbed and slightly worn with small losses to the headcaps. Cover browned and doubled, small wormhole in tail margin, some foxing or rare watermarks in margin. A pleasant copy.
A fascinating defense of the luminaries of the arcane, this 1712 Amsterdam edition, published by Pierre Humbert, presents a compelling "Apologie des Grands Hommes Accusés de Magie." This work, attributed to an unknown author, seeks to rehabilitate the reputations of historical figures who dared to explore the hidden realms of occult, astrological, and mathematical sciences. This last edition, augmented with intriguing remarks, expands upon the original text, adding layers of scholarly and esoteric insight.
Within its pages, the reader will find a spirited defense of figures such as Zoroaster, Orpheus, Pythagoras, Apollonius, Agrippa, Paracelsus, and even Thomas Aquinas, all of whom were accused of dabbling in magic and forbidden knowledge. The work boldly challenges the prevailing skepticism of the era, arguing for the validity of ancient wisdom and the interconnectedness of science and the occult. It is suspected that the witty Dutch bookseller Jean Frédéric Bernard, known for his "Praise of Hell," added the remarks found in this edition.
This is a rare and intriguing work for collectors of occult philosophy, historical defenses of the arcane, and those fascinated by the intellectual landscape of the early 18th century.
[Author Unknown]. Apologie des Grands Hommes Accusés de Magie. Amsterdam: Pierre Humbert. In-8°, [18]-470 pp. Lacking frontispiece. Period binding: full calf, spine with gilt fleurons and ribbed edges, red edges. Binding solid but rubbed and slightly worn with small losses to the headcaps. Cover browned and doubled, small wormhole in tail margin, some foxing or rare watermarks in margin. A pleasant copy.