Exploring the Practices and Origins of the Sefer ha-Razim

This chapter delves into the earthly practices described in the Sefer ha-Razim, a book of angelic magic. It discusses the spells intended to call upon angels, as well as the similarity between the Sefer ha-Razim and other esoteric traditions. The chapter also explores the non-Jewish origins of the book and the strong tradition of monotheistic, astral practices in the Middle Ages.