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The sworn book of Honorius explained. What’s the Liber Juratus Honorii? Who’s Honorius of Thebes? What’s the content of this medieval grimoire? How has it been rediscovered by Grimoire Traditionalism?
This legendary tome, steeped in the magical lore of the Middle Ages, not only influenced the practices of contemporary magicians but also laid the foundations for iconic texts like the Key of Solomon. Discover how its blend of spiritual aspirations and magical methodologies has transcended centuries to become a cornerstone of modern esotericism.
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REFERENCES
Primary Source
Hedegård, Gösta, ed. and trans. Liber Iuratus Honorii: A Critical Edition of the Latin Version of the Sworn Book of Honorius. Stockholm: Almqvist & Wiksell International, 2002.
This critical edition provides the Latin text and an English translation, offering an essential foundation for scholarly study. https://amzn.to/4cOQBou
Secondary Sources
Historical Context and Analysis
Kieckhefer, Richard. Magic in the Middle Ages. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2011. https://amzn.to/43Q6uae
Kieckhefer’s work is pivotal for understanding the broader context of magical practices in medieval Europe, including an analysis of grimoires like the Liber Juratus.
Fanger, Claire, ed. Invoking Angels: Theurgic Ideas and Practices, Thirteenth to Sixteenth Centuries. University Park, PA: Pennsylvania State University Press, 2012. https://amzn.to/3TNsC0t
This collection includes essays that explore the role of angelic conjuration in the Liber Juratus and related texts.
Influence and Adaptation in Contemporary Practice
Skinner, Stephen, and David Rankine. The Veritable Key of Solomon. London: Golden Hoard Press, 2008. https://amzn.to/3vV5N2N
While not exclusively about the Liber Juratus, this work provides insights into the tradition of Solomonic magic, of which the Liber Juratus is a part, and its influence on contemporary practice.
Greer, John Michael. The Encyclopedia of the Occult, 2003. https://amzn.to/3TTSisk
Greer’s encyclopedia offers a broad overview of magical practices, including entries on the Liber Juratus and its significance within the Western magical tradition.
Grimoire Traditionalism
Davies, Owen. Grimoires: A History of Magic Books. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. https://amzn.to/43TQggh
Davies provides a comprehensive history of grimoires, including the Liber Juratus, within the context of Western esoteric traditions, shedding light on their resurgence in modern times.
Theoretical and Philosophical Considerations
Hanegraaff, Wouter J. Esotericism and the Academy: Rejected Knowledge in Western Culture. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press, 2012. https://amzn.to/3PTX9IG
Hanegraaff’s work is essential for understanding the academic perspective on esoteric texts and their fluctuating status within Western culture.
Brach, Jean-Pierre. La Symbolique des nombres dans la tradition de l’occident médiéval et renaissant. Paris: Presses Universitaires De France, 1994.
While focused on numerology, Brach’s work provides valuable insights into the symbolic systems that underpin texts like the Liber Juratus.
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00:00 Introduction: the Liber Juratus Honorii, or The Sworn Book of Honorius
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03:45 The Scholarship on the Liber Juratus Honorii
05:20 Origin and Authorship: The Mythic Figure of Honorius of Thebes
08:05 The Manuscript Tradition and Its Dissemination Across Europe
09:12 The Influence of the Enlightenment on the Sworn Book of Honorius
10:38 Francis Barrett: “The Magus”
14:23 The Occult Revival
15:12 The Rise of Grimoire Traditionalism in the Late 20th and Early 21st Centuries
20:39 The Sworn Book of Honorius in the 21st Century
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Published on April 19, 2024
