Mysteriorum Libri Quinque

A cornerstone of occult literature, Mysteriorum Libri Quinque—The Five Books of Mysteries—remains one of the most important texts on Enochian magic. This deluxe Weiser Ankh hardcover edition has been extensively updated and expanded by renowned scholar Joseph Peterson, featuring new commentary, corrections, appendices, and translations that make this historic work more accessible than ever.

Key Features

• Deluxe Hardcover Edition: A three-piece quarter binding with a black cloth spine and blue cloth over heavy boards, giving it an elegant and durable design.

• Refined Aesthetic Details: Includes gold and black foil stamping on the case, blind frame detailing, gold stamping on the spine, headbands, a ribbon marker, and marbled endpapers, offering a premium collector’s experience.

• Archival-Quality Paper: Printed on 55# natural-colored, acid-free paper with sewn signatures and a reinforced spine to ensure longevity.

• John Dee’s Foundational Enochian Texts: Presents the five books transcribed between 1581 and 1583, revealing Dee’s detailed system for communicating with angelic beings through a structured form of spiritual scrying. The text outlines his direct encounters with celestial entities and the knowledge they imparted.

• A Deep Dive into Enochian Magic: Explores the mystical symbols, divine language, and rituals revealed to Dee and his scryer, Edward Kelley. This system would later become one of the most influential magical traditions, shaping the practices of secret societies and modern ceremonial magicians.

• Newly Updated & Expanded: Incorporates 20 years of research by Joseph Peterson, including newly available high-resolution scans from the British Library, corrections, new appendices, and translations of Latin passages, making the text more readable and accurate.

• Historical and Esoteric Significance: Includes a brief biography of John Dee, offering insight into his life as a mathematician, astronomer, astrologer, and occultist at the court of Queen Elizabeth I. The book also examines the political and religious influences surrounding his work.

• A Legacy of Occult Influence: Explores Dee’s impact on the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Aleister Crowley, and modern Enochian magicians, tracing how his system of angelic communication evolved into a cornerstone of Western esoteric traditions.

• High-Quality Format: A 6.74" x 10.28" hardcover book with 400 pages, meticulously crafted for scholars, collectors, and practitioners of the occult.

Unlock the Mysteries of John Dee’s Angelic Communications

This enhanced edition of Mysteriorum Libri Quinque brings together history, magic, and scholarly research, providing an essential resource for anyone studying Enochian magic, Renaissance occultism, and the esoteric traditions of angelic communication.