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==Content== | ==Content== | ||
Although only 124 pages, The Grimoire of Heaven and Hell is fully illustrated with pictures and [[ | Although only 124 pages, ''The Grimoire of Heaven and Hell'' is fully illustrated with pictures and summoning [[sigil]]s for all 144 spirits commonly referenced in [[King Solomon|Solomonic]] ritual magic. The opening chapter explains the nature of [[angel]]s and [[demon]]s in a general sense, before delving into the various degrees of celestial and diabolical spirits. Most of the information in this section was collected from earlier works, relying heavily on [[Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa]]'s ''[[Three Books of Occult Philosophy]]'' and [[Athanasius Kircher]]. | ||
The text then continues to discuss the angels of the [[Shem HaMephorash]] and the [[Goetic demon]]s in more depth. This opening chapter also covers the [[Hierarchy of Hell]] and the [[Hierarchy of angels]], it is the first book to explore the theology behind the Goetic demons as [[fallen angel]]s and the specific reason each demon has its rank. | The text then continues to discuss the angels of the [[Shem HaMephorash]] and the [[Goetic demon]]s in more depth. This opening chapter also covers the [[Hierarchy of Hell]] and the [[Hierarchy of angels]], it is the first book to explore the theology behind the Goetic demons as [[fallen angel]]s and the specific reason each demon has its rank. | ||
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The largest section of the book is devoted to explaining the functions of various angels and demons, including the 12 [[Archangels of the Zodiac]] and [[Archdemons of the Zodiac]], much of which had never been published in the english language before. While many of the summoning sigils may be found in previous [[grimoire]]s, some of them were gathered from obscure texts from the Medieval period. | The largest section of the book is devoted to explaining the functions of various angels and demons, including the 12 [[Archangels of the Zodiac]] and [[Archdemons of the Zodiac]], much of which had never been published in the english language before. While many of the summoning sigils may be found in previous [[grimoire]]s, some of them were gathered from obscure texts from the Medieval period. | ||
Finally, the book closes with an extensive chapter giving techniques and rituals for summoning and evoking various spirits. There are also recipes for creating [[ | Finally, the book closes with an extensive chapter giving techniques and rituals for summoning and evoking various spirits. There are also recipes for creating [[holy water]] and [[Hell water]]. The recipe for Hell water was an original creation by [[Travis McHenry]]. | ||
==Bibliography== | |||
The grimoire collates information from a wide range of sources concerning the kabbalistic angels and demons, which is fused together with the author's own work. | |||
* ''[[Grimoire of Armadel]]'' | |||
* ''[[Key of Solomon]]'' | |||
* ''[[Meteorologica Cosmica]]'' | |||
* ''[[Magical Calendar]]'' | |||
* ''[[Sefer HaBahir]]'' | |||
* ''[[Pseudomonarchia Daemonum]]'' | |||
* ''[[The Grand Grimoire]]'' | |||
* ''[[Testament of Solomon]]'' | |||
* ''[[The Magus]]'' | |||
* ''[[Oedipus Aegyptiacus]]'' | |||
* ''[[The Grimoire of Dark Souls]]'' | |||
* ''[[The Angenomicon]]'' | |||
* ''La Science Cabalistique'' | |||
* ''Arsenal Manuscript 2350'' | |||
* ''Arsenal Manuscript 2493'' | |||
* ''Arsenal Manuscript 2495'' | |||
==Editions== | ==Editions== | ||
[[File:Grimoire of Heaven and Hell.jpg|350px|thumb|Hand-bound edition of The Grimoire of Heaven and Hell]] | [[File:Grimoire of Heaven and Hell.jpg|350px|thumb|Hand-bound edition of The Grimoire of Heaven and Hell]] | ||
As of | As of August 2025, there have been seven editions of ''The Grimoire of Heaven and Hell'': | ||
===First Edition 2019=== | ===First Edition 2019=== | ||
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===Third Edition 2020=== | ===Third Edition 2020=== | ||
* Softcover - This version had additional information added about working with the angels and an additional ritual from | * Softcover - This version had additional information added about working with the angels and an additional ritual from [[The Grimoire of Dark Souls]] relating to the [[Ritual of the Seventh Gate]]. It had a leatherette cover with gold foil embossing on the front and spine. It was released as an unlimited edition, although less than 500 copies were printed. | ||
===Fourth Edition 2021=== | ===Fourth Edition 2021=== | ||
* Digital - The fourth edition had minor corrections and was only released in digital format concurrent with the third print edition. | * Digital - The fourth edition had minor corrections and was only released in digital format concurrent with the third print edition. | ||
===Fifth Edition 2022=== | |||
* Softcover - This edition had three added pages, showing the layout of the [[Ritual of the Seventh Gate]] as well as an explanatory passage concerning guardian angels. It was released in digital and print formats. Only 350 copies were printed. | |||
===Sixth Edition 2023=== | |||
* Softcover - This edition maintained the page count of the previous editions, but had an added image of [[Baphomet]] and a chart showing the [[archangels]] who ruled over the days of the week and the hours of the day and night. | |||
===Seventh Edition 2025=== | |||
* Softcover - Released in August 2025, this edition had minor edits and corrections. | |||
==See also== | ==See also== | ||