Albertus Magnus, bewährte und approbirte Sympathetische und natürliche Egyptische Geheimnisse für Menschen und Vieh... [Albertus Magnus’ Tried and Approved Sympathetic and Natural Egyptian Secrets for Man and Beast]
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- Brabant [Most likely Reading, PA]: In Commission bei Wm. Radde und Sohn, 1857
Brabant [Most likely Reading, PA]: In Commission bei Wm. Radde und Sohn, 1857. Für Städter und Landleute Neueste Ausflage Erster[-Dritter] Theil [First-Third Part]. Quarter Calf. Very Good+. Für Städter und Landleute Neueste Ausflage Erster[-Dritter] Theil [First-Third Part]. Quarter Calf. Albertus Magnus (c. 1200-15 November 1280), also known as Saint Albert the Great or Albert of Cologne, was a German Dominican friar, philosopher, scientist, and bishop. Later canonised as a Catholic saint, he was known during his lifetime as Doctor universalis and Doctor expertus and, late in his life, the sobriquet Magnus was appended to his name. Scholars such as James A. Weisheipl and Joachim R. Söder have referred to him as the greatest German philosopher and theologian of the Middle Ages. One of the most cited books and influences of the Pennslyania Dutch system of braucherei healing and folk magic. The history and printing of the books are somewhat trivial. Most likely written in the 18th century for practical uses and heavily influenced Georg Hohman's "Long Lost Friend."
"In most cases extra-cultural elements serve a particular function, while indulging a sense of exoticism. Some materials attributed to the Romani people (falsely believed to have come from Egypt) are thought to have great ceremonial and magical power, whereas texts or sources derived from Hebrew are believed to carry with them a sense of ancient biblical authority and power. At the same time, objectification goes both ways, and can even become a means to condemn: some have blamed the diversity of early Pennsylvanian Christian ritual practices on the latent presence of a pagan or heathen frame of mind, and while there is a level of truth to the ancient precedents and origins of many religious practices, certainly both official and folk forms of religion maintain some measure of this ancient influence." This text which provides remedies and rituals for the purpose of healing, as well as a lengthy introduction pertaining to the use of ritual to counteract the works of the devil and his servants."--Patrick Donmoyer. Highly doubtful these 18th and 19th century texts were written by the scholar St. Magnus, however, the depth of fascination and practical use is unquestionable. Light to moderate shelfwear to extremities, slight dampstaining in gutter, toning and foxing throughout, closed tears on a few leaves, creasing and folded ffep, else tight, bright, and unmarred, despite age and paper quality. Bound in quarter red calf over marbled/mottled boards with gilt titling and lined compartments. 8vo. 71pp; 84pp; 70pp. In three parts. Advertisements in rear for William Radde publications.
"In most cases extra-cultural elements serve a particular function, while indulging a sense of exoticism. Some materials attributed to the Romani people (falsely believed to have come from Egypt) are thought to have great ceremonial and magical power, whereas texts or sources derived from Hebrew are believed to carry with them a sense of ancient biblical authority and power. At the same time, objectification goes both ways, and can even become a means to condemn: some have blamed the diversity of early Pennsylvanian Christian ritual practices on the latent presence of a pagan or heathen frame of mind, and while there is a level of truth to the ancient precedents and origins of many religious practices, certainly both official and folk forms of religion maintain some measure of this ancient influence." This text which provides remedies and rituals for the purpose of healing, as well as a lengthy introduction pertaining to the use of ritual to counteract the works of the devil and his servants."--Patrick Donmoyer. Highly doubtful these 18th and 19th century texts were written by the scholar St. Magnus, however, the depth of fascination and practical use is unquestionable. Light to moderate shelfwear to extremities, slight dampstaining in gutter, toning and foxing throughout, closed tears on a few leaves, creasing and folded ffep, else tight, bright, and unmarred, despite age and paper quality. Bound in quarter red calf over marbled/mottled boards with gilt titling and lined compartments. 8vo. 71pp; 84pp; 70pp. In three parts. Advertisements in rear for William Radde publications.