The New Encyclopedia of the Occult

From "Aarab Zereq" to "Zos Kia Cultus," this is the most up-to-date, comprehensive guide to the history, philosophies, and personalities of Western occultism.

Written by an occult scholar and practitioner with the assistance of hundreds of experts in the field, this volume presents the latest in scholarly research and points out errors in previous writings-revealing truths much more interesting and dramatic than the fictional histories that obscured them.

The New Encyclopedia of the Occult is an invaluable reference guide to magic, alchemy, astrology, divination, Tarot, palmistry, and geomancy; magical orders such as the Golden Dawn and Rosicrucians; important occultists; and religions and spiritual traditions associated with occultism such as Wicca, Thelema, Theosophy, and the modern Pagan movement.

Praise:
"This is an important source for libraries to have in their collections to assist anyone seeking information about the many aspects of occult traditions."--Booklist

"Greer delivers a well researched, informative, and unbiased encyclopedia...Highly recommended for all public libraries and where interest merits."--Library Journal

Binding Type: Paperback
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Published: 10/08/2003
ISBN: 9781567183368
Pages: 576
Weight: 3.00lbs
Size: 9.90h x 8.00w x 1.40d

Review Citations: Library Journal 11/15/2003 pg. 58
Booklist 02/15/2004 pg. 1091
American Reference Bks Annual 01/01/2004 pg. 366
Rec Ref Bks for Small/Med Libr 01/01/2004 pg. 151
Choice 06/01/2004 pg. 1857
Booklist 05/15/2005 pg. 1690