
Arnemancy
The Sources of Occult Philosophy
Feb 24, 2022
In this episode of the podcast, the hosts delve into Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa's 'Occult Philosophy'. They discuss how Agrippa managed to write such a huge book at a young age, revealing his use of plagiarism from over 200 sources. The hosts focus on three of Agrippa's sources: Johannes Trithemius, Pliny the Elder, and Johann Reuchlin. They also explore the influences of Pico de la Marandola, Francesco Giorgio, and Johannes Trithymius on Agrippa's work. The podcast provides interesting facts about Pliny the Elder's 'Natural History' and discusses the origins and influences of Christian Kabbalah through Johann Ruchlin's encounters with Pico della Marandola. The hosts also touch on Kabbalistic techniques, angel magic, and provide a sneak peek of upcoming topics and ways to support the podcast.
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- Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa extensively plagiarized over 200 sources to create his book on occult philosophy, but his ability to organize and synthesize the information was commendable.
- Agrippa drew from diverse sources, including Johannes Trithemius, Pliny the Elder, and Johann Reuchlin, in shaping his influential occult philosophy.
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Agrippa's Secret Circle of Friends
Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa was part of a loose fraternity of enthusiasts who shared notes, resources, and information on occult matters. This group consisted of both German and non-German members who were intelligent, educated, and curious. Agrippa likely benefited from the knowledge and research of his friends, which helped him compile and assemble the vast array of sources for his book, 'Three Books of Occult Philosophy.'
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