{"product_id":"the-occult-book-a-chronological-journey-from-alchemy-to-wicca-hardcover","title":"The Occult Book — 100 Milestones from Alchemy to Wicca (Hardcover)","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"tod-product\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTwo millennia of occult history, told through 100 turning points. John Michael Greer — one of the field's most widely respected scholars and practitioners — takes readers on a chronological journey through dramatic incidents, arcane knowledge and the key historical figures who shaped Western esotericism.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe route runs from the earliest alchemists to pagan rituals; from the Philosopher's Stone to Cabala, the first tarot and the Knights Templar; and from the first horoscopes to fortune-telling trials and the birth of modern witchcraft. Every entry carries a stunning image or an intriguing item of ephemera, which makes it as pleasant to browse as it is to study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eAt a Glance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWritten by John Michael Greer\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e100 entries, arranged chronologically across two millennia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlchemy, pagan ritual, the Philosopher's Stone, Cabala and the first tarot\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Knights Templar, early horoscopes, fortune-telling trials and modern Wicca\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery entry paired with an image or item of ephemera\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e224 pages, hardcover\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eHow to Use It\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA reference book earns its place by being opened, not by being finished.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStart with the chapter that answers the question you already have. Reference works reward curiosity over order.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKeep it near your altar, desk or reading chair — somewhere you will actually reach for it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMark the pages you return to. The passages you revisit are the ones your practice is built on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRead one entry before a ritual or a study session to set the frame for what follows.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eBook Details\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable style=\"width:100%; border-collapse:collapse;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eDetail\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"text-align:left; padding:8px; border-bottom:2px solid #2c3a37;\"\u003eSpecification\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003ePages\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e224\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003e1 x 8.9 x 7 in\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eIllustrated\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eYes\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003ePublished\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eOctober 3, 2017\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:8px; border-bottom:1px solid #d8d2c6;\"\u003eJohn Michael Greer\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"background:linear-gradient(135deg,#000D0B,#40514E); color:#f4f1ea; padding:24px; border-radius:12px; margin:28px 0;\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"color:#c9a96e; margin-top:0;\"\u003e✨ Temple Tip\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"color:#f4f1ea; margin-bottom:0;\"\u003eRead 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"color:#2c3a37;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is the book organized?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eChronologically, through 100 entries covering incidents, arcane knowledge and key figures from the earliest alchemists to the birth of modern witchcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is John Michael Greer?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eHe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs every entry illustrated?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes — each of the 100 entries features a stunning image or an intriguing item of ephemera.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho wrote it?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow quickly does it ship?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eShips within 3 business days, packed to protect the corners and the spine.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eOne hundred doors, opened in order.\u003c\/em\u003e \u003cstrong\u003e#TempleOfDesire\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e{\"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"mainEntity\": [{\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How is the book organized?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Chronologically, through 100 entries covering incidents, arcane knowledge and key figures from the earliest alchemists to the birth of modern witchcraft.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who is John Michael Greer?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Is every entry illustrated?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes \u0026mdash; each of the 100 entries features a stunning image or an intriguing item of ephemera.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Who wrote it?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"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.\"}}, {\"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"How quickly does it ship?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": {\"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Ships within 3 business days, packed to protect the corners and the spine.\"}}]}\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54413439697233,"sku":"9781454925774","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1063\/0194\/8241\/files\/6muLijKqTw9781454925774.webp?v=1785078612","url":"https:\/\/www.templeofdesire.com\/products\/the-occult-book-a-chronological-journey-from-alchemy-to-wicca-hardcover","provider":"Temple of Desire","version":"1.0","type":"link"}