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A History of Magic and Experimental Science, Volume 2 (of 2) / During the First Thirteen Centuries of Our Era

By Lynn Thorndike
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The volume traces the entwined histories of magic, natural philosophy, and emergent experimental practices across the twelfth and thirteenth centuries, moving chapter by chapter through key medieval thinkers, translators, and texts. It examines scholastic responses to astrology and demons, the transmission of Arabic and Hermetic material into Latin, and medieval treatments of alchemy, medicine, and marvel literature. Biographical and textual studies of figures such as Abelard, Hugh of St. Victor, Adelard of Bath, Maimonides, Albertus Magnus, Roger Bacon, and Thomas Aquinas illuminate attitudes toward experiment, occult arts, and scripture. The narrative combines manuscript evidence, translations, and analytical chapters on technical treatises, grimoires, and dream-books.

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Lynn Thorndike

Lynn Thorndike was an American historian and scholar, best known for his extensive work on the history of magic and science. His notable contributions include the two-volume series "A History of Magic and Experimental Science," which explores the development of magical practices and scientific thought during the first thirteen centuries of the Common Era. Thorndike's research delves into the interplay between magic and intellectual history in Europe, providing valuable insights into how these fields influenced one another. His scholarship remains significant for those interested in the historical context of science and the cultural perceptions of magic.

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