{"product_id":"arbatel-concerning-the-magic-of-the-ancients","title":"Arbatel: Concerning the Magic of the Ancients","description":"In many ways, Arbatel is unique among texts on magic. Unlike the vast majority of writings, it is clear, concise, and elegantly written. The practical instructions are straightforward and undemanding. When it first appeared in 1575, it attracted the attention of people with a surprisingly broad range of agendas, including some of the finest minds of the time. Often quoted and reprinted, both praised and condemned, its impact on western esoteric philosophy has been called \"overwhelming.\"\n\nArbatel's magic is full of wonder and free from the sinister elements usually associated with texts on the subject. But it is about more than magic; filled with gnomic wisdom, it urges us to help our neighbors, be positive and grateful, and use time wisely. Above all, it teaches us to pay attention, looking for the wondrous and miraculous. In fact, to the author this virtually defines the magus.\n\n* Included are illustrations, bibliography, index, and original Latin text.\n\n* First English translation published since in 1655.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0892541520\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: DBV.0892541520.VG\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Very Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Peterson, Joseph H.\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Hardcover\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: Pages are clean with no markings. May show minor signs of wear or cosmetic defects  marks, cuts, bends, or scuffs  on the cover, spine, pages, or dust jacket. May have remainder marks on edges.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41518882979898,"sku":"DBV.0892541520.VG","price":21.97,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0892541520-0.jpg?v=1783918895","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/arbatel-concerning-the-magic-of-the-ancients","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}