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A concise and professionally-researched summary of Ioan P. Couliano's book: "Eros and Magic in the Renaissance". From Alden Marshall’s Condensed Esoterica series, this complete summary provides a fast and straightforward way to understand and study the main ideas and concepts of the original source text. About the Original Book: Eros and Magic in the Renaissance by Ioan P. Couliano proposes a theological and philosophical study where the author addresses modern society’s hypocrisy when it comes to magic and its abilities. He analyzes the investigation methods utilized through the ages, focusing on relevant and dramatic historical events, the development of magic, and the contextualization of the theories and beliefs he presents. Couliano also explores Renaissance magic and its main principle, the attempt to manipulate both individuals and groups with erotic motivation. To Couliano, magic was the precursor of modern science and psychology as we know it today. He explores the Renaissance culture, medicine, classical Greek mythology, the rise of mystical societies, the Church position, and how it changed with new philosophical alignments and social aspects, allowing the reader to have multiple accounts from different perspectives of periods. Added-value of this summary: * Save time * Understand the key concepts * Expand your knowledge Note to readers: This is an unofficial summary and analysis of the book and not the original book itself. Alden Marshall and the Condensed Esoterica Collection are wholly responsible for this content and are not associated with the original author in any way. You are encouraged to purchase and read the original text in addition to this summary.