Howlings from the Pit: A Practical Handbook of Medieval Magic, Goetia & Theurgy
Howlings from the Pitis a tour de force, demonstrating Dr. Lisiewski's exceptional knowledge and experience of the 'old school' magic of the grimoires which blends practice and philosophy in an accessible and precise style, thoroughly illuminating the material. This is further enhanced by the excellent commentary and wide-ranging editorial notes from Mark Stavish, which set Dr. Lisiewski's essays into their relevant context and provide further valuable insights on magical practice, creating a syncretic whole that unites the expertise of two of the best magical authors writing today. This unique work provides the most lucid and workable guide I have seen for working effectively with the grimoires. It is challenging, uncompromising and inspired, as magic should be! --David Rankine, author ofThe Goetia of Dr. Rudd, The Book of GoldandThe Veritable Key of SolomonHowlings from the Pitis less a breath of fresh air than a good strong gale. Authored by one of the most consistently original occultists of our time, Dr. Joseph Lisiewski, it offers new insights into the magic of the medieval grimoires on nearly every page. Like it or loathe it--and there are certain to be plenty of people in both categories--this is a book to reckon with, and a valuable resource for any student of magic. --John Michael Greer author ofThe New Encyclopedia of the OccultandThe Art and Practice of GeomancyA masterful look at the complex world of traditional and modern magical practices. The domain of angelic and demonic rituals were once a straightforward matter, and now they are wrapped in a complex cloth of psychological and modernistic interpretations. Lisiewski rends this artificial and destructive veil and shows what Medieval magic, goetia and theurgy were all about, and how they can be practiced with spiritual and cultural efficacy once again. --Christopher Bilardi, author ofThe Red Church or The Art of Pennsylvania German Braucherei