Jun 03, 2018 2 aleister crowley, the book of the law, iii. Liber legisthe book of the law sub figura xxxi as delivered by 93 aiwass 418 to anky0f0nkhonsu the priest of the princes who is 666. The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis, featuring a holograph comparison, notes from numerous editors through time, and the consolidation of the qabalistic appendix which had been intended from the first by the beast. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii xciii unto dclxvi with a commentary by the beast, to mega therion 666. As always, all quotes are from aleister crowley or the book of the law. Liber al vel legis by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Jul 26, 2011 posted in thelema quotes tagged aleister crowley, aleister crowley quotes, book of lies, commentaries to the book of the law, liber al, liber al vel legis, liber aleph, little essays towards truth, mind, reason, the book of the law, thelema, thelema quotes, thought, wazir post navigation. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law. Parts of the commentary can really help out in studying the book of the law. The following notes are extended from the commentaries on the corrected version of the scripture of aleister crowley, liber al vel legis al, and are from aleister crowley, kenneth grant and john symonds, william heidrick, marcel ramos motta, and the present editor. A revised first edition became available june 14, 2016 including all three chapters of the book of the law. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law crowley, aleister, marlow, louis, beta, hymenaeus on.
The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by aleister crowley, edited by louis wilkinson and hymenaeus beta, the 2002 softcover third printing of the first edition from new falcon publications, is part of the collection at the reading room. Aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, was a british occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet, and mystic. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law 100% free book by. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Channeled by aleister crowley and transcribed by his wife rose edith crowley, the book of the law has become a cornerstone of new age thought. An extended commentary on the book of the law, by aleister crowley based upon some factors, reading this e book will certainly provide more perks. He was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the golden dawn, the a. Jul 26, 2011 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. The ethics of thelema a collection of essays, featuring the law of liberty a tract of to mega qherion 666 that is a magus 9 2 a a the message of the master therion duty by aleister crowley liber libr. This third installment of thelema quotes deals with liber legis or the book of the law as being the rule of life for thelemites.
The law is for all the authorized popular commentary of. Jun 18, 2016 the book of lies by aleister crowley non robot audiobook. Collected pdfs by aleister crowley internet archive. Aleister crowley 12 october 18751 december 1947, born edward alexander crowley, and also known as both frater perdurabo and the great beast 666, was an english occultist, mystic, ceremonial magician, poet and mountaineer, who was responsible for founding the religious philosophy of thelema. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. Student life fees and funding resources and facilities international. The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowleys commentary on the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. The comment, written by aleister crowley in tunisia in 1925, pertains to the book of the law, and is a valuable preface to this work. The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. The following notes are extended from the commentaries on the corrected version of the scripture of aleister crowley, liber al vel legis al, and are from aleister crowley, kenneth grant and john symonds, william heidrick, marcel ramos motta, and the present editor nagasiva nigris yronwode. Those who discuss the contents of this book are to be shunned by all, as centres of pestilence. Jan 01, 1975 aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, was a british occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet, and mystic. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the. Edward alexander crowley, who came to be more popularly known as aleister crowlay, was a magician, occultist, painter, writer, active mountaineer and religious ideologue from england, who courted a lot of controversy during his lifetime but is still considered among.
The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law as want to read. The book of the law was kind of hard for me to read the first few times. Liber amalantrah sub figura 97 version 1 liber amalantrah sub figura 97 version 2 diary concerning the wizard amalantrah and the working of like name. For beginning collectors, ill explain the most notable differences in the books material, editing, and material. It has itself been critiqued in comment on the tunis comment, by nemo pendragon, on, december 1, 2007. Crowley summarized this as do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law, with its corollary love is the law, love under willboth quotations from the book of the law. However, the law is for all explainedaway all those little things that had confused me or led me to believe that the book of the law was just crowley s personal writings. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by aleister crowley. Yes, there is a level where aleister crowleys reporting of the more or less. Here you can download the book of the law by aleister crowley also known as liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. The priest of the princes, ankhfnkhonsu the comment. This short commentary on the book of the law completes the trilogy of commentaries on the three chapters of the book of law, the commentaries on chapters 1 and 3 being originally published in the secret wisdom of 666. Many remarkable items at reasonable prices weiser antiquarian books catalogue no. For over 20 years, the book of the law has been a major topic of my study, thought, and.
Liber al vel legis commentary crowleys commentary on the book of the law. Commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel legis. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi title. Book 4 part iii magick in theory and practice by aleister crowley 898. Corrected version of the book of the law commentaries notes. All questions of the law are to be decided only by appeal to my writings, each for himself. Short commentary on chapter ii of the book of the law the. This is an overview of the various editions of the several commentaries that crowley wrote concerning liber l liber al vel legisliber al usually referred to as the book of the law. Aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, 12 october 1875 1 december 1947 was an english occultist, prolific writer and poet, mystic, astrologer, drug experimenter, hedonist, aficionado of chess and mountain climbing, sexual revolutionary and social critic. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law. Web, accessed 52510 and provided commentary by this editor. Ordo templi orientis hungary commentaries to liber al. Aleister crowleys life and thought are inexorably linked with the book of the law liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx. Crowley is best known as a modern magician and the creator of thelema, a religion built largely around the western hermetic tradition.
For this reason, the book omits many of the more complex qabalistic. His vast influence reaches through all modern occultism. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. Liber 004 or magick liber aba by aleister crowley 1. Liber al vel legis commentary crowley s commentary on the book of the law. Liber 777 vel prolegomena symbolica ad systemam sceptico mysticae by aleister crowley 760. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of.
Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii xciii unto dclxvi with a commentary by the beast, to mega therion 666 in the first edition this book is called l. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the. The book of the law, the foundation of crowley s religious work. This is a very good starting point to understanding the book of the law, and is how crowley intended. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii. Frater v comments are much more sane then the one now on top. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law 100% free book by aleister crowley crowley s life and thought are inexorabl.
Short commentary on chapter ii of the book of the law. Posted in thelema quotes tagged aleister crowley, aleister crowley quotes, book of lies, commentaries to the book of the law, liber al, liber al vel legis, liber aleph, little essays towards truth, mind, reason, the book of the law, thelema. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. Can someone explain the comment in the book of the law. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book. Waite book of the law, the liber ccxx aleister crowley book of thoth, the egyptian tarot aleister crowley book of wisdom or folly, the aleister crowley cephaloedium working, the aleister crowley complete astrological writings, the aleister crowley. His commentaries must be regarded as the first and most important. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law, old. Aleister crowley books for beginners aristocrats of the soul. Crowley wrote a short commentary about each chapter, assisting the reader in the qabalistic interpretation. Magick without tears was written for the purpose of being a relatively gentle introduction to crowley, though the focus is broader than thelemic philosophy. Commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law by aleister crowley. He is perhaps best known today for his occult writings, especially the book.
I could not quite understand what the fuss was all about. Liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of thelema. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. At the time, he never told us exactly what religion he was teaching, but turns out he was teaching you guessed it thelema. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of the law. Its founding text and most important scripture is liber al vel legis, sub figura 220, abbreviated as liber legis which means the book of the law.
This manuscript is the most complete collection of commentaries to liber al vel. The book of the law, the foundation of crowleys religious work. Also i recommend visiting some of the thelemic websites out there search thelema. The book of lies by aleister crowley non robot audiobook. The commentaries of al by aleister crowley abebooks. I just can not believe all the people that agree with the poster a customer. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe. Top quotes by aleister crowley on bible, evil, life, wisdom and other things. I the beast, the man aleister crowley whose number is 666, help to show. The complete text and manuscript of liber al vel legis, the book of the law, including the commentaries by aleister crowley, information about the stele of revealing, and crowley elaborations of the book. The law is for all is the book of the law with a commentary by aleister crowleys.
The enochian tablets and the book of the law by aleister crowley 50. This book is the founding text of his religion of thelema, and was dictated to crowley in egypt in 1904 by what he described as a praeterhuman intelligence. He, my prophet, hath chosen, knowing the law of the fortress, and the great mystery of the house of god. It was edited to be a primer of sorts into crowleys general interpretations about the sometimes opaque text of liber legis. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. He is perhaps best known today for his occult writings, especially the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. Crowley was also an influential member in several occult organizations. Berashith an essay in ontology aleister crowley book of ceremonial magic, the a. When i started looking into all this, i was a firm believer that crowley was the man i had read about from colin wilsons perspective and nevill drurys perspective, etc. May 30, 2011 this is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. Kenneth grant, in his magical and philosophical commentaries. It was edited to be a primer of sorts into crowley s general interpretations about the sometimes opaque text of liber legis.
An extended commentary on the book of the law, by aleister crowley. The of law aleister crowley the of law the of law with our postgraduate law and business courses we strive to deliver outstanding academic and employmentfocused education to help you hone your skills and graduate with the experience that will set you up for success. Another list from weiser antiquarian, this one focusing on the book of the law, and its once again a treasure house of delights. The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowley s commentary on the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. An extended commentary on the book of the law, by aleister crowley based upon some factors, reading this ebook will certainly provide more perks. It should not occasion surprise to find that the book of the law not only. The book of the law presents an altogether different conception of the nature of. Aleister crowley 18751947, also known as the great beast and the wickedest man in the world, was one of the most profound students of magick, qabalah and yoga psychology. More targeted, the law is for all is crowleys popular commentary on liber al vel legis. The old and new commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law chapter iii. The introduction is not actually a part of the book, and is. However, the law is for all explainedaway all those little things that had confused me or led me to believe that the book of the law was just crowleys personal writings.
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