Enchiridion Leonis Papae — Translated, Edited & Introduced by Paul Summers Young

Enchiridion Leonis Papae, protective grimoire, Catholic magic

Among the most mysterious devotional grimoires of the seventeenth century, *Enchiridion Leonis Papae*—the legendary *Handbook of Pope Leo*—occupies a unique place where Christian liturgy, ceremonial protection, and folk magic converge. Long surrounded by legends of hidden power and later associated with the infamous Affair of the Poisons, this remarkable work became one of the most sought-after magical books of the European occult tradition.

Translated, edited, and introduced by Paul Summers Young, this edition is based on the earliest surviving 1633 text, presenting a faithful Modern English translation alongside the original Latin and French sources. More than a simple grimoire, the *Enchiridion* belongs to the tradition of clerical handbooks, preserving prayers, blessings, exorcisms, and sacred invocations that reveal the fascinating overlap between orthodox religious practice and popular magical belief.

This carefully prepared edition includes bilingual Latin and English texts, together with newly developed rubrics that illuminate how these rituals and prayers were historically performed by both clergy and lay practitioners. The result is an invaluable resource for readers interested in the history of Christian magic, protective ritual, and the evolution of the Bibliothèque Bleue grimoires.

A cornerstone of religious occultism and magical history, *Enchiridion Leonis Papae* remains an essential addition to any collection devoted to grimoires, folk traditions, and Western esotericism.

Premium Edition Details

• Hardcover bound in yellow Fedrigoni Imitlin

• Measures 100 × 160 mm

• 120 g black endpapers

• Printed on 115 g wood-free, age-resistant cream paper

• Sewn book block

• Black ribbon marker and headbands

• Gilded front cover