The Sworn Book of Honorius
"The Sworn Book of Honorius," also known as "Liber Juratus Honorii," is a rare and influential grimoire that has recently garnered increased attention in occult circles. This ancient text, shrouded in secrecy for centuries, purports to preserve Solomonic magic and offers a comprehensive system of ritual practices.
Key features of the grimoire include:
A detailed magic ritual, considered one of the oldest and most complete of its kind
Instructions for attaining divine vision
Methods for communicating with holy angels
Techniques for controlling spirits of various realms for practical purposes
The use of a magic whistle for spirit summoning
An intricate Seal of God, found in various European magical texts and amulets
The book's significance extends beyond its magical content. It serves as a crucial historical document, providing evidence of the transmission of Kabbalistic and Jewish mystical traditions to European Hermeticism.
Despite its historical importance, "The Sworn Book of Honorius" remained largely untranslated into modern languages until recently. This lack of accessibility contributed to its relative obscurity amongst historians. However, the text has now become the subject of renewed scholarly interest and analysis.
The grimoire's enduring allure lies in its claim to preserve ancient magical wisdom in the face of religious persecution, offering practitioners a complete system of magic rooted in Judeo-Christian esotericism.
Publisher: Ibis Press
Publication Date:2016
Page Count: 229
Translated by: Joseph Peterson