Přírodní magie 2. díl - Základní kniha tajných nauk – Agrippa Henricus Cornelius (2023)

The author of this book was one of the most significant men of the sixteenth century. It turned out to be a truly brilliant idea to compile a perfect system from traditional accounts and writings at a time when merely studying them could lead their supporters to be accused of witchcraft. It was indeed a bold, remarkable, if not adventurous thought. Agrippa tackled the difficult task he set for himself so thoroughly and perfectly that later authors of occult literature use his work as a primary source. Entire sections have been quoted from it, such was the respect his work achieved and maintained long into the present day. This book, as one might expect, brought Agrippa many troubles. Despite constantly defending himself against the label of a sorcerer, which his enemies, misunderstanding the true meaning of the word magic, often applied to him. His great love for the secret sciences caused him to struggle with the whims of fate throughout his life. Henricus Cornelius Agrippa was born on September 14, 1486, in Cologne, in an old wealthy knightly family. He studied law and, as was the fashion of the time, passionately devoted himself to the secret sciences and arts. He thoroughly studied the available occult literature of the time. He received a comprehensive classical education and...