The Lemegeton: Ars Goetia – Translated by Paul Summers Young

Discover the dynamic origins of Solomon’s legendary spirit catalog.The Lemegeton—popularly known as The Lesser Key of Solomon—is one of the most influential families of seventeenth and eighteenth-century magical manuscripts in existence. While later 19th-century occult revivalists like MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley codified the text into a rigid manual, this groundbreaking volume by translator Paul Summers Young restores the rich, living history of the Ars Goetia.Drawing directly upon Early Modern sources, Pseudomonarchia Daemonum, and The Discoverie of Witchcraft, this work rejects the myth of a single "definitive" text. Instead, it places variant manuscripts, unique spirit seals, and historical excerpts side-by-side. The result is a stunning exploration of a magical canon shaped by religious radicalism, scribal subcultures, and the Hermetic Enlightenment.This refined second edition features expanded critical commentary and polished transcriptions, making it both an invaluable scholarly resource and a profound working text for the modern practitioner.Deluxe Edition Features:Binding: Hardcover bound in premium red Buckram.

Dimensions: Pocket-sized and portable at 110x170 mm.Paper Quality: Printed on durable, age-resistant 115g wood-free Arena Ivory Rough paper.Durability: Traditionally bound with a sewn book block.