Many centuries later, the general attitude in people about witchcraft is negative - focusing on dangers and fear of the unknown.But do you know that, historically, this craft was an occupation given to a desperate individual by a spirit; an occupation to heal, sell charms and recover stolen items?What you will discover inside: How magic was used for healing in ancient Egypt... as well as for less charitable purposesWhy sorcerers were influential in Mesopotamia, and the various roles and responsibilities they had in societyHow religion, science, and magic interacted in ancient times, and why witchcraft was widely practiced then, despite being associated with death and evilThe secret society that trained its members in the occult, and how it influenced the development of Western esotericismAnd much more.Remy's collection of notes, opinions, and court records features lurid details of satanic pacts and sexual perversity as well as the particulars of numerous trials. A work of tremendous historical significance, this volume is complemented by a celebrated occult historian and expert on witchcraft and supernatural lore.