The New Encyclopedia of the Occult
Publisher: Llewellyn Publications
Published: October 1, 2003
Language: eng
Format: Paperback
Number of pages: 576
ISBN-13: 9781567183368
Subjects: Occultism & quasi-religious beliefs; Reference works; New Age / Body, Mind & Spirit; History; Body, Mind & Spirit; New Age; Reference; North America; Magick Studies; Occultism; Body, Mind & Spirit / Magick Studies; Europe, Western; Encyclopedias
First sentence: Aarab Tzereq. (Hebrew AaRB ZRQ, "ravens of dispersion") In Cabalistic teaching, the Qlippoth or demonic powers corresponding to Netzach, the seventh Sephirah of the Tree of life.
Description: "Written by a practitioner of various Western occult traditions -- the author has a background in druidism, freemasonry, cabala, Louisiana hoodoo, and is a certified tarot grandmaster -- this is an authoritative and engaging reference on the occult. Cross-references lead to relevant entries, and sources for further reading are often suggested (a bibliography of these sources is included at the end of the volume). Extensively researched yet concise, this encyclopedia will provide a wide range of users with information on both occult history and current practice."--"Reference that rocks," American Libraries, May 2005.