M. Schele De Vere

Modern Magic (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

The main purpose of our existence on earth—aside from the sacred and paramount duty of securing our salvation—is undoubtedly to make ourselves masters of the tangible world around us, as it stands revealed to our senses, and as it was expressly made subject to our will by the Creator. We are, however, at the same time, not left without information about the existence of certain laws and the occurrence of certain phenomena, which belong to a world not accessible to us by means of our ordinary senses, and which yet affect seriously our intercourse with Nature and our personal welfare. This knowledge we obtain sometimes, by special favor, as direct revelation, and at other times, for reasons as yet unknown, at the expense of our health and much suffering. By whatever means it may reach us, it cannot be rejected; to treat it with ridicule or to decline examining it, would be as unwise as unprofitable. The least that we can do is to ascertain the precise nature of these laws, and, after stripping these phenomena of all that can be proved to be merely incidental or delusive, to compare them with each other, and to arrange them carefully according to some standard of classification.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: M. Schele De Vere
• Erscheinungstermin: 13. Oktober 2015
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788892506756
• Artikelnr.: 43924094

Autorenporträt

Maximilian Schele de Vere, commonly known as M. Schele de Vere, was a distinguished 19th-century polymath known for his contributions to literature with a focus on the esoteric and mystical. Born in Sweden, de Vere made significant strides in the academic domains of philology, mythology, and folklore. One of his prominent works is 'Modern Magic', a comprehensive treatise on the evolution of magical practices, which exemplifies his deep dive into the anthropological aspects of sorcery and its changing manifestations throughout history. De Vere's scholarly approach is evident in his meticulous documentation and analysis of magical traditions. His literary style seamlessly weaves academic rigour with captivating narrative, making esoteric knowledge accessible to both scholars and lay readers. Through 'Modern Magic', de Vere positions himself as a seminal figure in the study of comparative mythology and the cultural significance of magic. His influence extends beyond the confines of mysticism to broader scholarly discourse, where his interdisciplinary approach continues to be esteemed by academics and enthusiasts of the mystical arts.