The Book of Ceremonial Magic including the Rites and Mysteries of Goetic Theurgy, Sorcery and Infernal Necromancy by Arthur Edward Waite

The Book of Ceremonial Magic including the Rites and Mysteries of Goetic Theurgy, Sorcery and Infernal Necromancy by Arthur Edward Waite, published in 1961. This work is “an attempt to document various famous grimoires, explain the history behind them (refuting many of the legends surrounding them), discuss the theology contained therein (e.g. raising the question of why good angels would be summoned to kill an enemy), and to synthesize many famous grimoires into one system.” Sections Include: The Antiquity of Magical Rituals, The Importance of Ceremonial Magic, The Distinction Between  White and Black Magic, The Rituals of Transcendental Magic, The Arbatel of Magic, Theosophia Pneumatica, The Seven Mysterious Orisons, The Enchridion of Pope Leo, Summary of Transcendental Magic, The Key of Solomon the King, The Lesser Key of Solomon, The Pauline Art, The Sacred Book of Abraham Melin the Magce, The Grimorium Verum, The Rituals of Black Magic, The Grand Grimoire, Talismans of the Sage of the Pyramids, etc. etc. Hardcover with original dust jacket with shelfwear and chipping to corners and end of jacket. Contemporary bookplate.