A Survey of the Occult - Paperback

by Julian Franklyn (Author)

""A Survey of the Occult"" by Julian Franklyn is a comprehensive guide to the world of the occult. The book provides an in-depth exploration of various topics related to the occult, including magic, witchcraft, divination, and spiritualism. Franklyn delves into the history and origins of these practices, as well as their cultural and social significance. He also examines the beliefs and practices of different occult traditions, from ancient Egypt to modern-day Wicca. The book is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both beginners and those with more advanced knowledge of the occult. Franklyn's extensive research and clear explanations make this book a valuable resource for anyone interested in the fascinating and mysterious world of the occult.1935. A collection of discussions by various authors. Principle contents: alchemy; astrology; black magic; Buddhist occultism; Chinese occultism; devil worship; English literature and the occult; fairies; ghosts; history of occult ideas; illusion and hallucination; Indian occultism; literature of occultism; Moslem occultism; occultism in ancient Greece and Rome; psychotherapy and psychic phenomena; spiritualism; vampire; werewolf; white magic; witchcraft.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.