Details

Subject(s)

• Islamic occultism [Browse]
• Astrology, Arab [Browse]
• Magic squares [Browse]
• Angels—Islam [Browse]

Summary note

An elaborate text on the occult, covering many fields including astrology, magic squares, and ending with 64 angels entrusted with various tasks.

Notes

• Ms. codex.
• Title from fol. 1b.
• Physical description: 14 lines per page. Written in clear maghribi script in brown on white, glazed paper. Headings, keywords, and markings in red, blue, or ochre. Several illustrations of magic squares.

Binding note

Handsomely rebound in half morocco with marbled covers.

Language note

Arabic.

Source acquisition

Purchase; Worldwide Antiquarian, 2003/3/24 (2003-104).

Other title(s)

• Sharḥ al-ḥurūf
• شرح الحروف.

OCLC

449885982

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