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The Lesser Key of Solomon

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Compiled from original manuscripts and fragments in the British Museum Library, Joseph Peterson's new presentation is the most complete and accurate edition of this famous magical grimoire. A widely respected scholar and archivist of occult texts, Peterson goes to great length to establish the provenance of each part of The Lessor Key of Solomon, and possible derivative works, including critical analyses of all major variations, utilizing fresh translations of earlier magical texts such as Johann Trithemius's Steganographia, The Archidoxes of Magic by Paracelsus, and newly discovered Hebrew manuscripts of the original Key of Solomon. Abundantly illustrated, Peterson includes reproductions of the original magical circles, tools, and seals of the spirits with variations of certain drawings from various sources and notae missing from earlier editions. This definitive edition of The Lesser Key of Solomon includes: Goetia—The ritual invocation of evil spirits and Solomons devices for binding themTheurgia Goetia—Continues the study of spirits that are “partly good and partly evil”Ars Paulina—Outlines the good spirits or angles governing the hours of the day and the signs of the zodiac. The text is purported to have been discovered by the Apostle Paul after he had been snatched up to heaven and includes “The Conjuration of the Holy Guardian Angel.”Ars Almadel—attributed to an Arab of the same name, this text describes twenty beneficial sprits that govern the zodiacArs Notoria—With roots that go back to the 13th century Latic manuscripts, and probably even early oral traditions, this collection of orations and prayers in interspersed with magical words said to have mystical properties that can impart communion with God and knowledge of divine and human arts and sciences.Appendices, which include addenda found in the Sloan Manuscript 2731, Johan Weyer’s Psuedomonarchia demonumList of SourcesIndex Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Weiser Books (July 17, 2001)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 320 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 157863220X


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 06


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.8 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 10.4 x 0.98 x 7.29 inches


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    • The new standard for the Lemegeton
For many years the occult community had to make due with the smattering of titles and partial titles brought out of obscurity by Mathers and Crowley. Today we are literally witnessing a Hermetic Renaissance as more complete titles come forth to replace their partial or unedited folio predecessors. Here we have not just the Goetia, but the entire Lemegeton, put together in a uniquely scholarly fashion. Compiled from original manuscripts and fragments from the British Museum Library, this is the most complete and accurate Lemegeton ever offered to the public. Peterson has done a wonderful job at compiling and editing this work. His continued commentary on derivative works, and analytical comparisons of the variations in the historical manuscripts, is an unprecedented boon to the student. Nearly every page is 20% footnotes and editorial comment, making it particularly valuable for anyone exploring the Solomon cycle. The copious footnotes go to heroic lengths to contrast different readings or additional materials from other editions. Unlike previous editions of the Lesser Key, you really feel like you have the benefit of the British Museum Library at your fingertips. If the footnotes weren't curriculum enough for the aspiring Goetic Magician, then the 55 pages of appendices should fill the bill. Appendix I is a list of addenda from Sloane 2731 and Sloane 3648. Appendix II - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum - Translated to English. Appendix III Comparison of Goetia spirits with Weyer's list. Appendix IV is made up of alternate drawings from other editions of the Lemegeton. There is only one section that I am not fond of. Peterson gives a breakdown of previous editions of the Lemegeton/Goetia (missing a couple along the way) and it seems to me the judgments he hands out here may not be even handed. His primary beef with earlier editions is that none of them were critical, and most rely on a single manuscript, rather that trying to piece together the original tradition from a survey of all fragments at hand. While that is a true observation, I am not sure that any of these earlier works claimed to be anything other than exactly what they were. The incomplete Mathers/Crowley edition which simply contains the first book of the Lemegeton, "The Goetia" is easy enough to attack. After all, it was pretty sloppy with some unexplained material that doesn't even belong to the Goetia. However his treatment of Mitch Henson's edition is a little on the harsh side. He complains that Henson doesn't include the 5th book, "The Notary Art of Solomon". Henson explains his logical omission of this work very well in his edition. In fact Peterson goes on to explain that there is "no one work" by that name. I have to say that last gripe would pass right past most readers, and even the ones that agree with me would find it only the most minor of annoyances. It doesn't take a single star from my review of this monumental and over-due work. The only down side to having so many alternate readings, seals, sigils, and spellings, would be that you are never quite sure again, who you are summoning, and just what he can do once he gets here. Something else that anyone who uses the Mathers/Crowley version of the Goetia will notice, is that these seals are rough, and not inside of a double circle. If you want to augment this book with cleaned up artwork (which means recently altered for production value.) then you might want to also pick up a copy of Mitch Henson's Lemegeton. The seals are all redrawn beautifully. This is truely the new standard edition of the Lemegeton. King Solomon is dead. Long live the king! ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2007 by M. Stone
    • Worth the price for a superior edition
While lesser (wordplay intended) editions of this text are available for cheaper at a third the price, this is a reliably sourced, well translated, and informative edition of the text. It has good visuals for the sigils, arrangements, diagrams, etc, which is paramount for those looking to practice. I especially enjoy the room in the margins, I use space like that for appending sticky notes. If you want an edition, this is the one you should pick - cough up the extra money, and be rewarded with extra value. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2024 by Zak Light
    • Great Quality (Hardback)
Most of the reviews I've read for this book were about the softcover edition, however I purchased the hardcover version. First a few words on the physical book. It is green in color, with a glossy exterior (not a dust jacket which it did not come with,) and black lettering. The book's dimensions are 10 5/16 inches tall, by 7 1/16 inches wide, by 14/16 inch thick. The book feels and appears to be well made, but only time will tell on that point. Now about the book's contents. This book is most definitely not for beginners. If you have no training in evocation whatsoever, neither possess nor have read any of the many books or video courses that teach beginners this art, nor have any occult experience at all, then this book is most definitely not for you. In fact, for beginners this book can be quite dangerous especially if you attempt to follow the directions for evocation presented in the text itself. If you have experience with evocation, have received training in this art, or have read any of the many books or watched any of the numerous videos about evocation that are available, it is difficult to imagine that you have not heard of the Goetia and perhaps even the Lemegeton of which the Goetia is one part so I will proceed with my review with this assumption in mind. I purchased this book to replace a softcover Goetia that has seen better times. I once had a copy of the full Lemegeton but it was lost in a move long ago. I was surprised at the completeness of this edition. Especially good were the appendices which contained information I have seen nowhere else. One major difference between this edition and my old softcover one is that the Goetic seals are not in the same double circle with the name in between like you see in the Mathers/Crowley version. The introduction explains that this was an innovation of Crowley that he likely borrowed from another book which used a similar approach. If you really like the double circle version of the seals keep that in mind. Most practitioners draw their own seals for actual use so if you like the circles and are familiar with them you can always add them at that stage. Strangely in my own work I never drew the circles at all and so the ones in the book look more like what I use. If you are looking for a complete, well resourced, and quality Lemegeton with appendices containing excellent extended material, then I recommend this edition, especially the hardcover one I purchased. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on December 4, 2017 by Nemo
    • Good
What you'd expect from great Joseph Peterson. The best version of the Lemegeton.
Reviewed in the United States on November 30, 2024 by andre l.
    • Good For Me!
It's what I needed, and I like the quality of the cover.
Reviewed in the United States on September 6, 2024 by kenia
    • I would have like to see more commentary
The compilation of different texts as well as the sections written by Peterson are written very straightforward with an academic tone. He clearly states sources as well as discrepancies between them for all of the material presented. While I appreciate the fact that Peterson tried to focus on presenting the compiled source material, I would have like to see more commentary, discussion, and explanation from him in the numerous footnotes. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on June 23, 2016 by AB

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