The Book of Secrets of Albertus Magnus Of The Virtues Of Herbs, Stones, Beasts

Description: Magic/Alchemy la onder to attract readers, it was not uncommon for magical tests of the 16th centory to take on the name of a antable historical figure. Such is the case with The Book of Secrets of Albernas Magnus, whome secres ant, in fact, a compilation from a number of sources by an anonynaius author who was according to editors Best and Brightman, probably one of Albertos Magnus followers. Though it pretends to be a product of his experimental bool among the Dominicans at Cologne," it has a more colloquial voice than that of Albertus Magnus, It more accurately portrays the popular magical literature available in the 10th century than the erudite works directly attribstable to Albertus Magnus. The secrets revealed are divided into five distinct parts Of the Virtues of Herbs Describes 23 herbs, their magical, astrological, and medicinal properties, as well as preparations and recipes Of the Virtues of Stones-Presents 45 entries from the lapidary of Albertus Magnus, Mineralia, listed by their particular effect or specific magical property Of the Virtues of Beasts Lists 18 animals, their natural powers, and their use in performing magical feats. Of the Planets-A treatise on the hours of the day governed by the various planets, and a discussion of their astrological qualities The Marvels of the World A theoretical discussion of magic emphasizing the necessity of experiment, followed by a large number of wipes from various sources. This edition features an in-depth introduction by scholars Michael R. Best and Frank H. Brightman outlining the history of the test, its historical/cubural context, and the variant manuscripts sourced. It is an invaluable anady for students of the history of Western magic, and those interested in the evolution of printed works through the ages, lachades a list of works cited, a collation of the different aditions and manuscripts, and an index. Albertus Magnus (d. 1279) is known as one of the Tormont alchemists of the 13th century. After a sareer in the church that culminated with his appointment as Bishop of Ratisbon, Albertus sesirad to Cologne to devote his life to his research. Aciding to one account, he is purporned to have created the Philosopher's Stone, delivering it, shortly before bis death, to his student, St. Thomas Aquis ISBN 0-87728-941-7 9780877289418 WEISERBOOKS A spus of Red Wheels Boston, MA/kB ME www.weiserbooks.com

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