The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses

by Anonymous, Johann Scheibel

2018 Reprint of 1880 Edition. Full facsimile of the original edition. Not reproduced with Optical Recognition software. The full title of this work The Sixth and Seventh Books of Moses, Or, Moses' Magical as the Wonderful Arts of the Old Wise Hebrews, Taken from the Mosaic Books of the Cabala and the Talmud, For the Good Of Mankind. It is a magical text allegedly written by Moses and passed down as hidden (or lost) books of the Christian Old Testament. A grimoire, a text of magical incantations and seals, it purports to instruct the reader in the spells used to create the miracles portrayed in the Bible. While versions of The Sixth and Seventh Books were likely passed around German immigrant communities from the late 18th century, the 1849 Leipzig copy was followed by a New York printing, in German, in 1865, and an English translation in 1880. The growth of inexpensive paperback publication in the 19th century, like those of Chicago occult publisher L. W. de Laurence, helped the work gain popularity outside German communities. The boom in inexpensive publishing, and the interest in Spiritualism helped the work gain popularity in the African American population of the southern United States, and from there, the Anglophone parts of the Caribbean. There it became one of the founding works of the Rastafari movement of the early 20th century.

Genres: Magic, Occult, Magick, Religion, Mysticism, Spirituality

172 pages, Paperback

First published April 1, 1996

About the author

Books can be attributed to "Anonymous" for several reasons:

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See also: Anonymous

Reviews

[Annotaré]

This book is way past my understanding. A trifle frightening. Once past the 6th and 7th book and into Part 1 The Magic of the Israelites, comes understanding and wisdom.

Extremely in depth knowledge. Not a book for any beginner in any aspect or concept of Kabbalah knowledge or any other field of magical undertaking. It is probably the first book of this genre I consider real and not to be played around with. I don't consider my self adept enough to even consider conjuring the angelic beings. If I waste their time I'm terrified I may end up a pile of ash.

This book/information definitely is not for everyone. It is Biblically based (Old & New Testament) although Christ is a large part of the information, that surprised me. However, the more I read and cross reference with the Bible, the better understanding I have of Biblical references. It's all there. The Church just does not see it, recognize it, or want its congregation to do so and that goes into politics and control - not getting into that!

It would help to have a background in the Hebrew language. Most angelic names I find difficult to pronounce -- if at all. Another hesitation. What if I call out and mispronounce the name and conjure up some Being I just as soon not? For me, best to read (at this point) and leave the conjuring up to the Rabbi's.

Not recommended for everyone.
Not an easy or trifle read.
Not a book to be taken lightly.

[Celz Lin · Rating 3 out of 5]

Translation is not good. The book is a mess mixed with English, Hebrew, Greek, Latin and other languages. Maybe so as not to be effective to the common people. But I still learned from the background story. Bits and pieces that I got. I don’t believe these books is from Moses. This is from someone who deceives.

[Nikki Clementi · Rating 5 out of 5]

So, don’t read this out loud.
Actually don’t even read this unless you are totally okay in your mind with yourself and have the intention of only reading for the sake of reading.

This is about summoning certain spirits. Most of the ritual words are like normal prayers but I don’t know. Just because of what it’s about, it was super eery.
Very intriguing, though.

[Horzin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Six and Seven book of Moses

[Eric Owusu · Rating 5 out of 5]

To help my inner spirit

[Eben]

I will like to have this book

[Sissy Bridges · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wow

[Biedoumo5 · Rating 1 out of 5]

Great book

[Dickson Ogbonna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vol 1

[Azevoda Kevin]

Good book

[Mohammed Anane · Rating 4 out of 5]

Thanks for the book

[Abu Bakarr · Rating 5 out of 5]

It's not scary!!!. really good book, though. Jan 6 2026

[Joel · Rating 2 out of 5]

mystic christian spiritism...seems like i'm actually working through my religious issues this year.