Der Occultismus des Altertums

A sweeping survey of ancient magical thought, this work journeys through the hidden traditions of the Akkadians, Babylonians, Persians, Egyptians, Hebrews, Greeks, Romans and beyond. It treats each culture as a distinct chapter, tracing how their priests, seers and mystics understood the forces of fire, air, water and earth. The author’s careful reading of original sources brings the distant voices of diviners and alchemists to life.

The text delves into the philosophies that underpinned early occult practices—white and black magic, divination, astrological rites, and the early forms of what would become Kabbalah and Zoroastrian mysticism. Detailed examinations of ritual manuals, oracle traditions and cosmological myths reveal both surprising parallels and striking divergences among societies. Readers gain a clear sense of how these early belief systems shaped later esoteric currents.

Organized into ten extensive books, each divided into focused chapters, the study balances scholarly rigor with an accessible narrative tone. It invites listeners to explore the ancient world’s “priest‑science” without demanding prior expertise. The result is a richly textured portrait of humanity’s earliest attempts to grasp the unseen.