The History of White Magic. The Cult of Darkness

Discover the captivating history of the evolution of human consciousness. In the book «The History of White Magic», the author, Gareth Knight, explores how imagination has shaped our world, from ancient mystical beliefs to the present day; how magic has become a bridge between science and religion; how the power of imagination has become a key tool for understanding the external and internal world.

The Cult of Darkness implies the worship of deities of otherworldly forces from ancient pagan beliefs. It is believed that during the peak of Christianity, adepts of this cult sought to summon the powerful Prince of Darkness to make use of his forbidden knowledge. The authors of the book «The Cult of Darkness», Patricia and Lionel Fanthorpe, explore the questions underlying such beliefs. They begin with the ancient history of the Cult of Darkness, tracing its path from the Middle East and Ancient Egypt, through European practitioners of magic and witchcraft in the Middle Ages, up to the Renaissance and modern times.