The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses

This is a book I've longed to own for many years. As a grimoire, it's easy to understand and its instructions are clear. (I bought in in paperback and am still seeking a hard over edition.) That said, this paperback edition is of extremely high quality and the price is great. Strongly recommended--particularly as an introduction to the more esoteric scriptures.

Print is easy to see

The importance of "The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses" lies in its historical use, especially among Afro-American folk healers and practitioners of hoodoo. This rich magical tradition of African American and Caribbean communities is often overlooked and rarely considered outside those communities. The books of Moses were adopted by these communities, rather than produced in them, but were very influential by the 1920's. The unknown author claims it is an ancient work by Moses. However, its contents include Roman letters and Arabic numerals added to Hebrews letters, names and phrases, as well as some Latin phrases. This raises questions as to its origin, where its earliest known appearance came only in the 1700's in Germany. German immigrants introduced the work to the Americas, where it began to be printed by the middle of the 1800's. From there it eventually entered African American communities and spread into the Caribbean and to English-speaking West Africa. Under the influence of leaders like Marcus Garvey, Moses was identified as an African who received secret teachings from God which led to the later "8th, 9th, and 10th Books of Moses." Historically important among Christian root cutters and healers, practitioners of hoodoo and similar traditions in African American communities, it also has had influence in a number of folk traditions among European, especially German, immigrant farming communities , like the Amish.The contents of the book are simple and direct. Each section provides the image of a seal or talisman written in Hebrew with additional characters, an incantation to use with the seal, and a brief instruction on the purpose and use of each seal. Each seal is intended to conjure up a spirit of one of the four Elements or that of a planet. It is more of a practical handbook than a grimoire, similar in content to the Keys of Solomon, but not as elaborate. It does not have all the ritual details, incantations, prayers, or psalms, as in other grimoires. Nor does it require ritual tools and robes as described in the Keys of Solomon. Its less complicated instructions makes it perhaps more accessible for some who are interested in this form of magical tradition based in Christian Kabbalah.

Very informative

Not of good quality and an incomplete version. I had to purchase a complete version of it from another source in FloridaI will never recommend this seller

I don’t regret this purchase, but it’s a lot to take in. If you’re just starting out trying to learn about biblical figures….this is not for you. Confusing is a good word. This will shake your Bible knowledge up a little bit. It explains how Moses was able to turn the staff into a serpent as well as how he parted the Red Sea..to mention a few

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I'm very disappointed! Most print and talismans are faded photo copies that are clear. Also, it's not the book I expected. Totally bogus. I Will Return this book.