Music: Mysticism and Magic by Joscelyn Godwin is a captivating and scholarly exploration of the spiritual dimensions of music throughout history. Blending musicology, esoteric thought, and philosophical insight, Godwin reveals how music has long been considered a sacred science, capable of harmonizing the soul, invoking divine forces, and mirroring the structure of the cosmos. From Pythagorean harmonics and medieval cosmology to Renaissance magic and Theosophical sound theories, this book is a richly illustrated journey through the mystical and metaphysical aspects of sound.