Biographia Antiquia Or An Account Of The Lives And Writings Of The Ancient And Modern Magi, Cabalists And Philosophers (Hardcover)

Biographia Antiquia is a book written by Francis Barrett that provides an extensive account of the lives and writings of ancient and modern magi, cabalists, and philosophers. The book is divided into three parts, with the first part focusing on the lives and works of ancient magi, including Zoroaster, Hermes Trismegistus, and Pythagoras. The second part of the book delves into the writings and teachings of cabalists, including Moses, Solomon, and the Kabbalistic tradition. The final part of the book explores the works of modern philosophers, including Paracelsus, Agrippa, and Dee. Throughout the book, Barrett provides detailed biographical information on each of these figures, as well as an analysis of their contributions to the fields of magic, mysticism, and philosophy. Biographia Antiquia is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of esoteric traditions and the development of Western philosophy.THIS 64 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: The Magus a Complete System of Occult Philosophy, by Francis Barrett. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766134520.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.