Life of Henry Cornelius Agrippa - Morley, Henry
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The book ""The Life of Henry Cornelius Agrippa: Doctor and Knight, Commonly known as a Magician"" by Henry Morley is a comprehensive biography of the renowned philosopher, theologian, and occultist of the Renaissance era, Henry Cornelius Agrippa. The book delves into the life and times of Agrippa, exploring his early years, his education, his travels, and his various pursuits, including his work as a physician, lawyer, and theologian. The author provides a detailed account of Agrippa's involvement in the occult and his reputation as a magician, including his famous treatise on magic, ""Three…mehr

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The book ""The Life of Henry Cornelius Agrippa: Doctor and Knight, Commonly known as a Magician"" by Henry Morley is a comprehensive biography of the renowned philosopher, theologian, and occultist of the Renaissance era, Henry Cornelius Agrippa. The book delves into the life and times of Agrippa, exploring his early years, his education, his travels, and his various pursuits, including his work as a physician, lawyer, and theologian. The author provides a detailed account of Agrippa's involvement in the occult and his reputation as a magician, including his famous treatise on magic, ""Three Books of Occult Philosophy."" The book also explores Agrippa's relationships with other prominent figures of the time, such as Erasmus, Paracelsus, and John Dee, and sheds light on his influence on the development of Renaissance thought and the occult. Through extensive research and analysis, Morley presents a comprehensive and engaging portrait of Agrippa, highlighting his achievements and contributions to various fields of study, as well as his controversies and struggles. Overall, ""The Life of Henry Cornelius Agrippa"" is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the history of the Renaissance, the occult, or the life of one of its most enigmatic figures.1856. Certainly one of the most sought after and prized works on Agrippa, this book gives a narration of his life and the spirit of his writings. ¿¿¿¿¿¿¿I wish to show how the man really lived and what the man wrote.¿¿¿¿¿¿¿ Contents: First Impressions; Treats of a Band of Young Conspirators; The Plot and its Issue; How Agrippa, Besieged, Vanished; Cornelius a Doctor of Divinity; Woman the Better Half of Man; Three Books of Magic, an Account of the Principles of Magic; On the Practice of Magic; What is contained in the Second Book of Occult Science; On the Third and Last Book of Occult Science; Two Monks; Agrippa in London; Service with the Council of Pisa; Doctor and Knight at Arms; Beggary.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.