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Solomonic Magic & the Grimoires
The Sworn Book of Honorius
Liber Iuratus Honorii
- First published2016
- TraditionSolomonic Magic
- Shelf122 books
Joseph H. Peterson's edition and translation of the Liber Iuratus Honorii, one of the oldest surviving medieval grimoires, likely dating from the thirteenth or fourteenth century. The text presents an elaborate program of prayer, purification and ritual aimed at achieving the vision of God and commanding spirits. Peterson provides the Latin text with an English translation and textual notes. It is an important source for medieval ritual magic.










