The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage

A Modern Edition of the 15th Century Grimoire

De: S.L. Mac Gregor Mathers

Narrado por: Dennis Logan

“Thou shalt in no way use this Sacred Science to offend the Great God, and to work ill unto thy neighbor; thou shalt communicate it unto no living person whom dost not thoroughly know by long practice and conversation, examining well whether such a person really intendeth to work for the good or for the evil. And if thou shalt wish to grant it unto him, thou shalt well observe and punctually, the same fashion and manner, which I have made use of with thee, and if thou doest otherwise, he who shall receive it shall draw no fruit therefrom.”

With this solemn warning, The Book of the Sacred Magic of Abramelin the Mage opens not as a simple grimoire, but as a profound covenantal text. Composed in the 15th century and later translated by S. L. MacGregor Mathers, this work stands among the most revered writings of Western ceremonial magic. It is a manual not of vanity or sorcery, but of purification, discipline, and spiritual ascent.

The Abramelin system centers on one of the highest aims in esoteric tradition: the Knowledge and Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel, a state of divine alignment requiring months of devotion, prayer, seclusion, and moral rigor. This sacred operation is presented alongside teachings said to originate from the mysterious Egyptian mage Abramelin, whose wisdom Abraham of Würzburg sought and transmitted to his son.

Far from the sensationalism associated with magic, the text demands ethical purity, humility before God, and unwavering sincerity of purpose. It details the hierarchy of celestial and infernal beings, the strict preparations for the operation, and the responsibilities placed upon any who dare undertake it.

Mathers’ translation preserves the gravity and structure of the original work, granting modern listeners access to a spiritual tradition that shaped the Golden Dawn and influenced generations of occult scholars. Approached with reverence and humility, this text becomes a guide to inner transformation and sacred mastery.

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Life altering info but terrible narration

The material and book itself are incredible. I had to restart the book so many times because the voice of the narrator was just terrible. The voice of the narrator is so important and can really make or break whether you can even get through the first few pages. I ended up buying a hard copy to read myself.

Why is the narrator whispering?

A fantastic and important book, but the narrator reads it like there’s someone sleeping next to him and he doesn’t want to wake them up. It almost sounds as if he doesn’t want anyone to hear him.
Then whoever mixed the recording failed to notice how it’s completely unintelligible when played on any speaker system with bass.
If these are stylistic choices, I hope those involved will consider how they actually ruin the experience and add an unnecessary barrier to engaging with the substance of the book
If the goal was to add a sense of solemnity or spookiness to the reading, it does not. It honestly makes it all sound kind of silly.

great narrator for a serious book

At least listen to sample for yourself instead of basing it on negative review. I already own the hard copy but wanted a version I can listen to at work. I was going to pass because one review said poor narration. I have enough books on here to understand how a bad performance can ruin a great book. I bought anyway and never found a problem. The narrator sounds good to me. Even better knowing he revised and edited the book. I like the idea of the reader being serious about the subject he is reading. I am glad I bought.

insightful

insightful I enjoyed it
persistence without insight will only lead to the same results

Poor quality recording

This is a book I've been wanting to read and when I saw it in audiobook I jumped at it. I immediately regretted it. The recording is poor. There seems to be a muffledness in the person's voice which I think is how it was recorded. The voice is also without a lot of inflection but in a bit of singsong which lulls you into daydreaming rather than paying attention to the words.