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«The Magical Gate Unlocked» — the philosophy and hierarchies of magic

«The Magical Gate Unlocked»: one of the great treatises of 17th-century English magic —the theoretical framework BEHIND the operative grimoires like the Goetia—. Instead of a catalogue of spirits, it lays out the philosophy of the art: the nature of God and His Word, the hierarchies of angels and spirits, the four worlds and elements, and where the magician stands on that ladder to work. It closes with the practical part —the circles, the Trinity pentacles, the brazen vessel, the call to King Amaymon and the conjurations—. Our own diplomatic transcription of the Sloane MS 3825 (British Library, 17th c.) —public domain, no copyrighted edition involved— with each folio's facsimile alongside our transcription and translation. Historical, educational material.