The Grimoire of the 72 Angels of the Shemhamphorash — by Qirui Huo

This substantial work presents a carefully edited study of three nineteenth-century magical manuscripts concerning the 72 Angels of the Shemhamphorash, copied and translated by Frederick Hockley from sources associated with Lazare Lenain. Bringing together The Divine Cabal, The Book of the Cabala (Lemoth or of Names), and The Schem-ham-maphoras, Qirui Huo provides modern transcriptions, extensive notes, and comparative manuscript analysis drawn from multiple archival sources.

The material explores the structure, attributes, and offices of the 72 Angels, their relationship to the Divine Name, zodiacal rulerships, prayers, and, importantly, the sigils or seals attributed to each spirit across different manuscript traditions. Variations between Lenain’s original French text and Hockley’s English copies are examined in detail, with footnotes and parallel references allowing readers to see how these traditions evolved and diverged over time.

Balancing practical instruction with historical and textual study, this volume functions both as a working angelic grimoire and as a serious contribution to grimoire scholarship. It will appeal to students of Solomonic magic, angelic magic, manuscript traditions, and the history of Western ceremonial practice.

Book specifications

• Linen bound hardcover
• Gold foil title and sigil to front cover, gold foil title to spine
• 90 gsm soft-tone off-white paper
• Full colour internal layout and illustrations
• 293 pages
• Rounded spine, head & tail bands, black endpapers

Book is in new, unread condition.