Charles Olliver Books

In this collection of essays, Charles W. Olliver surveys the origins of the occult, considers its relationship to religion and spiritualism, and discusses how we should deal with experiences outside our understanding through the proposed science of metapsychics. A comprehensive overview of the hidden histories of religion, sorcery, esoterica, and superstition, The Occult, Magic & Witchcraft is a wide-ranging classic work that delves into symbols, divinatory practices, mediumship, Satanism, witchcraft - and even vampires and werewolves. From bizarre beliefs and disturbing rites to the grisly details of various witch trials, Olliver presents everything with a spirit of scientific curiosity.

Exploring the origins and complexities of sorcery and superstition, this book delves into occult symbols, mysterious magics, and the darker aspects of demonology. Olliver thoughtfully examines the interplay between magic, religion, and spiritualism, while introducing the emerging field of metapsychics to address experiences beyond conventional understanding. Part of the Arcturus Hidden Histories series, it offers captivating insights into unexplained phenomena and the mysteries that lie beneath our everyday reality.