{"product_id":"the-abramelin-diaries-the-nice-man-cometh-9781911597193","title":"The Abramelin Diaries: The Nice Man Cometh","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA 15th-century grimoire, or book of magic, that includes instructions on how an individual can make contact with their Holy Guardian Angel. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eAlthough the instructions may seem quite simple, few have managed to complete the operation – even the highly experienced occultist Aleister Crowley failed to do so. \u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eOver a six-month period in 1977, Ramsey Dukes attempted this Abramelin operation. The challenge was to adapt the ritual to twentieth century conditions, and The Abramelin Diaries is his record of the struggle and the outcome. Looking forward, the book offers practical advice for anyone wanting to attempt this notorious operation themselves. Looking back, the author comments on the operation’s legacy: what happened after, how it changed – and continues to impact – him and his life.\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eIs spiritual retirement still relevant today? Or is it just nostalgia for a simpler, more meaningful lifestyle? Why does technological empowerment threaten our sense of purpose? Many intriguing questions are raised as we read of one man’s struggle to shape a simple, significant lifestyle routine from the chaos of normality.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter one: What is the Abramelin operation?\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter two: Background—why I attempted the Abramelin operation\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter three: What we should consider before undertaking this operation\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003eChapter Four: Notes towards a better understanding of my diary\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePhase one: The first two moons\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePhase two: The second two moons\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePhase three: Final two moons\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePhase Four: Consecration\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePhase Five: Culmination\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePostscript one: Introduction\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePostscript two: What happened after Abramelin\u003c\/p\u003e  \u003cp\u003ePostscript three: Is it now worth it?\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeon Books Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51043189817687,"sku":"9781911597193","price":21.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781911597193.jpg?v=1750957347","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/the-abramelin-diaries-the-nice-man-cometh-9781911597193","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}