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Opus Mago-Cabbalisticum Et Theosophicum: In Which The Origin, Nature, Characteristics, And Use Of Salt , Sulfur and Mercury are Described in Three Parts Together with much Wonderful Mathematical Hardcover – Illustrated, January 1, 2006

by Georg Von Welling (Author), Joseph G. McVeigh (Translator), Lon Milo DuQuette (Foreword)
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After nearly 300 years, one of the most important alchemical and magical texts of all time has finally been translated into English! DuQuette In Goethe's immortal play, Faust, the brooding hero reflects upon the vainness of earthly knowledge and education. He opens a book of magic and is transfixed by an illustration of the magical universe. He resolves there and then to become a magician. The book that fired Goethe's imagination for that dramatic scene was a real book the book of forbidden knowledge that evoked every mystical cliché Opus Mago-Cabbalisticum et Theosophicum. This first ever English edition of Opus Mago-Cabbalisticum et Theosophicum will appeal to anyone interested in the history or practical aspects of alchemy, astrology, magick, Rosicrucianism, esoteric Freemasonry, and the Golden Dawn. A perfect addition to any library of classic esoteric literature, this edition reproduces famous illustrations.
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    576 pages
  2. Language
    English
  3. Publisher
    Weiser Books
  4. Publication date
    January 1, 2006
  5. Dimensions
    7.32 x 2.04 x 10.34 inches
  6. ISBN-10
    1578633273
  7. ISBN-13
    978-1578633272
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"For the modern student of the Western Mystery Traditions, it is impossible to overestimate the importance of von Welling's work. Its influence can be traced through the doctrines and teachings of a host of European esoteric institutions--even those that helped give birth to the Golden Dawn and the Modern Occult Revival." --Lon Milo DuQuette -- Lon Milo DuQuette

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Georg von Welling was born in Schwaben, Bavaria, in 1655. He worked as the director of the Baden-Durlacher Office of Building and Mines until 1723 and died in 1725 in Frankfurt. Von Welling was primarily known for his book Opus Mago-Cabbalisticum et Theosophicum, which influenced numerous subsequent authors and informed much of the tradition of Western Ritual Magick.

Joseph McVeigh is a professor of German Studies at Smith College with the interest and skills necessary to translate such an arcane occult classic.

Lon Milo DuQuette is a world-renowned scholar and practitioner of the occult. He has written many books including Understanding Aleister Crowley's Thoth Tarot and The Magick of Aleister Crowley.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weiser Books; Illustrated edition (January 1, 2006)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 576 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1578633273
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1578633272
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 0.035 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.32 x 2.04 x 10.34 inches
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Richard Walker
5.0 out of 5 stars Opus Mago
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2009
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I love this book.Opus Mago or better known as the great work of the alchemists.I have just started reading it and already am falling in love with it.I will not go into detail on its secrets but it does conceal them very well.Only one with a true heart
and bond with the spirit we all forget exists but its by this spirit it opens the core of this book to the alchemist.This book by far is the best I have ever encountered on the philosophy of alchemy describing salt,Sulfur,Mercury in Alchemic terms
in which only the true alchemist will be able to grab a hold of.Like some symbols of alchemy they only open to those worthy of such secrets because the person seeking after such things would do well with such secrets as these in the wrong hands can do much damage.Von Welling hides his symbolism very well,to the uninitiated this book to them would bore you and all you would get are some religious ramblings but within these ramblings lies something worth while and something words can explain but I do not as I keep this secret within.I do not practice cabbalizm but I do know its foundation some built on false ethics while others are true.This book is an excellent translation good job by Joseph Mcveigh.I would suggest this book to any real practicing alchemist,this is a must for the library.
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5.0 out of 5 stars From the Editor
Reviewed in the United States on April 13, 2006
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In Act I of Goethe's Faust, the hero broods alone in his chamber and reflects upon the vainness of earthly knowledge and education. He opens a ponderous book of magic and gazes in almost sensual wonder upon the lines and symbols on a diagram of the Macrocosm. Upon waves of ecstasy he gives voice to the passion that since the dawn of consciousness has consumed the student of the mysteries.

The archetype for the book that fired Goethe's imagination (and in his play initiated Faust's memorable career as magus) was in all likelihood a real book - a book that evoked every mystical clich? of the dramatic imagination; a massive and heavily illuminated work of alchemy, astrology, theology, magic, and cabbala which in 1719 dropped like a living culture into the fertile medium of western syncretic thought; a book that for the remainder of the 18th century would revolutionize the Rosicrucian, Masonic, and Hermetic movements throughout Europe; a book with which Goethe, and the brightest stars in the firmament of European esotericism were intimately familiar - Georg von Welling's Opus Mago-cabbalisticum et Theosophicum.

As important as this work seems to be, it has never been translated into English -- until now.

Meticulously translated by Joseph McVeigh, this is a stunning and highly collectable edition of one of the most important book on alchemy ever written.
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Jack W.
5.0 out of 5 stars an opus magnum of the 18th century
Reviewed in the United States on October 27, 2017
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this is a rare book. supposedly the book that led Dr. Faustis to take up the study of black magic. is very readable and not decidedly evil. mainly dealing with alchemy and connections with Kabbalah and study of divine influences.
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W. Crawford
4.0 out of 5 stars Opus Mago-cabbalisticum
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2009
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I have only given the book a brief review as yet.This
is not a book to be enjoyed by occult dabblers. Manly
P. Hall says this is a work containing genuine
rosicrucian and alchemical diagrams and information.
I am inclined to agree.I have already found much of value. One must be rather well aquainted with
advanced esoteric symbolism and alchemy to use this book. This is a priceless work for the advanced
occultist and alchemical philosopher.
in L.V.X. wbc
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5.0 out of 5 stars Superb
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2007
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If you're thinking of buying this you should know something about yourself or are willing to learn something about yourself. Inner exploration though frightening, is absolutely neccissary for ourselves to evolve. There really isnt anything more to know. This isnt a book to just purchase and sit on the shelf, there must be a reason for having an interest in the subject matter, then if you know what Im speaking of this is essential material.
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Lynn B. Schornick
5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2014
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Taking the subject of cabbalism, making it at least somewhat understandable, is a major feat! I'm not a Jewish or theological scholar, but I was totally engaged by Welling's book. I couldn't absorb it all, but it was well worth my time to read!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A Must Have Book for Anyone interested in TRUE Alchemy!
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5.0 out of 5 stars Good transaction
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2008
The book is arrived about five days the expected arrival day, it's in perfect conditions, good packaging.
It was a very good transaction!
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Un ouvrage très intéressant et complet. Une 'somme' pour ainsi dire, qu'il faut lire et surtout méditer. Cela reste un must hace/read à la fois pour les hermetistes, astrologues, alchimistes, théologiens, mages cabbalistes.

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Adragantus
5.0 out of 5 stars Une Somme.
Reviewed in France on March 26, 2019
Un ouvrage très intéressant et complet. Une 'somme' pour ainsi dire, qu'il faut lire et surtout méditer. Cela reste un must hace/read à la fois pour les hermetistes, astrologues, alchimistes, théologiens, mages cabbalistes.

Il paraît qu'un mage aurait offert son âme pour recevoir la sagesse de ce livre, et le retranscrire ...

BÉMOL.
En PRIME par Amazon, il est LAMENTABLE de recevoir l'ouvrage dans une simple enveloppe mousse. (!)

Il est clair que la capacité basique de jugement vis à vis du caractère précieux de certains objets laisse là, à désirer. Ce n'est pas comme si l'ouvrage ne faisait pas 83€ !
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