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José Leitão

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About the author

José Leitão works as a translator and researcher of Portuguese-language grimoires and folk-magical traditions. His two books listed here are both translations: The Book of St. Cyprian: The Sorcerer's Treasure, a rendering of one of the most complete Portuguese grimoires attributed to St. Cyprian of Antioch, published by Hadean Press in 2014 with extensive commentary on the history of western Iberian bruxaria and feitiçaria, and Precious Apothecary: A Catholic Grimoire, a translation of the eighteenth-century Botica Preciosa compiled by the Brazilian missionary Ângelo de Sequeira Ribeiro do Prado, issued by Avalonia. Together the two volumes make historical Portuguese and Brazilian magical and devotional texts available to English-language readers, with attention to their religious context within Catholic folk practice. These are reference-oriented editions suited to readers interested in the history of European grimoires and Iberian folk magic rather than general introductions to witchcraft or spellcraft.

📖 Where to start with José Leitão

The Book of St. Cyprian: The Sorcerer's Treasure If you're drawn to the intricate history of folk magic, whether its saintly or diabolical currents, or fascinated by fey traditions and the vibrant Ibero-African-American cults of… Open the book → Precious Apothecary: A Catholic Grimoire If you're drawn to the historical intersections of magic, religion, and folk practice, or seek a deeper understanding of pre-modern Catholic spiritual pragmatism, this book is for… Open the book →

💬 What our editors say about José Leitão's books

“Leitão’s work is a scholarly triumph for historians of Western Iberian magic, offering a groundbreaking translation that transcends simple spell collection. However, readers seeking quick, practical instructions for immediate…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Book of St. Cyprian: The Sorcerer's Treasure

“While 'Precious Apothecary' offers a fascinating glimpse into 18th-century Brazilian spirituality, it is not for everyone. Readers expecting modern, secularized occultism or purely ceremonial high magic may find its intense focus…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Precious Apothecary: A Catholic Grimoire

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