At a Glance
- Written by John Michael Greer
- 100 entries, arranged chronologically across two millennia
- Alchemy, pagan ritual, the Philosopher's Stone, Cabala and the first tarot
- The Knights Templar, early horoscopes, fortune-telling trials and modern Wicca
- Every entry paired with an image or item of ephemera
- 224 pages, hardcover
How to Use It
A reference book earns its place by being opened, not by being finished.
- Start with the chapter that answers the question you already have. Reference works reward curiosity over order.
- Keep it near your altar, desk or reading chair — somewhere you will actually reach for it.
- Mark the pages you return to. The passages you revisit are the ones your practice is built on.
- Read one entry before a ritual or a study session to set the frame for what follows.
Book Details
| Detail |
Specification |
| Format |
Hardcover |
| Pages |
224 |
| Dimensions |
1 x 8.9 x 7 in |
| Illustrated |
Yes |
| Published |
October 3, 2017 |
| Author |
John Michael Greer |
✨ Temple Tip
Read one entry a day for one hundred days. By the end you will hold the chronology in your body rather than your notes — which is exactly how a practitioner should carry history.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the book organized?
Chronologically, through 100 entries covering incidents, arcane knowledge and key figures from the earliest alchemists to the birth of modern witchcraft.
Who is John Michael Greer?
He is the author of more than 40 books, including The New Encyclopedia of the Occult, and served for twelve years as Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America.
Is every entry illustrated?
Yes — each of the 100 entries features a stunning image or an intriguing item of ephemera.
Who wrote it?
John Michael Greer, author of more than 40 books including The New Encyclopedia of the Occult, and for twelve years Grand Archdruid of the Ancient Order of Druids in America.
How quickly does it ship?
Ships within 3 business days, packed to protect the corners and the spine.
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