Acting as a medium, crowley recorded the communications on hotel notepads and later organized his automatic writing into a short, coherent document. Crowley, rose edith and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. Aleister crowley books list of books by author aleister crowley. The first chapter the new and old commentaries to liber. This authorized version of the commentaries was produced by editor louis wilkinson and completed posthumously. You find uncle als contridictions made plain, so if complexity in a human being disturbs you, stay away. Despite this, crowley regularly insisted that newcomers study often the book of the law. An extended commentary on the book of the law crowley, aleister on. The book of the law, liber al or liber legis or liber 220 read by al himself. Contains some of the deepest secrets of initiation, with a clear solution of many cosmic and ethical problems. The wanderings or falsifications of the one thought of frater perdurabo, which thought is itself untrue. All questions of the law are to be decided only by appeal to my writings, each for himself. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii.
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. 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. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book. Abrahadabra is a word that first publicly appeared in the book of the law 1904, the central sacred text of thelema. Magical and philosophical commentaries on 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. Commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel legis. Those who discuss the contents of this book are to be shunned by all, as centres of pestilence. Cloth lightly rubbed, light bumps and chafing to spine ends and upper corners, page edges a bit foxed with a few light marks, pages lightly toned but otherwise unmarked.
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 enochian tablets and the book of the law by aleister crowley 50. This book of the law is the voice of his mother, his father, and himself. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law aleister crowley, louis marlow. I note that the letters of the book are the letters of the book of enoch. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law, old. Aiwass dictated the book of the law, which crowley wrote down and published, becoming the central thelemic text. Liber cccxxxiii book 333 was written by english occultist and teacher aleister crowley using the pen name of frater perdurabo and first published in 1912 or 19 see explanation below. Crowley recognised aiwass as his holy guardian angel and the book of the law itself as a bible for the new age. 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.
Its full title is liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx, as delivered by xciii418 to dclxvi, and it is commonly referred to as the book of the law. But on his appearing, he assumes the active form twin to harpocrates, that of rahoorkhuit. Although any writing can be said to reflect the capacity of the reader to understand it, the writings of aiwass bypass reason to communicate directly to our spiritual awareness. The introduction is not actually a part of the book, and is. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe. The third chapter the new and old commentaries to liber. A preliminary guide to liber resh vel helios by frater xvarnahasterion liber resh vel helios aka liber cc or liber 200, as written by aleister crowley, briefly instructs a participant to verbally and physically greet. It was edited to be a primer of sorts into crowley s general interpretations about the sometimes opaque text of liber legis. The authorized popular commentary to the book of the law has a 3page fold out of black and white illustrations of the stele of revealing on one side, and a miniature reproduction of the sheets of the original mansuscript, liber xxxi pasted left to right that is not included in later editions. Regardless, this commentary offers a wide window into crowley s thought, and illuminates the complexities of language and symbolism found within the text that is the cornerstone of his. Allegedly dictated to crowley in cairo, egypt between noon and 1 pm on three successive days in april 1904, the book of the law is the source book and key for crowley s philosophy andor religion, this oftmisunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for crowley s practice of magick, is found in the book of the law. A new book with just lightly rubbed covers else in fine condition. His long and notable career encompassed countless writings and the creation of his own religion, thelema, the chief precept of which was do what thou wilt.
The first edition of this important collection of crowleys commentaries on liber al the book of the law, collected and edited by marcelo motta. Crowley also spoke highly of the buddhist scriptures, and himself wrote about buddhism, most notably in the sword of song, which was. 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. This part is crowley s 1936 book equinox of the gods only edited under a different name. This was one of three books in the mid70s that published various edits of the 3 or 4 commentaries that crowley wrote about liber lliber al vel legis. Crowley discovered that the book of the law held the keys to the next step in human evolution but he felt he was too near to the subject matter to judge the value of his own commentaries. Dictated to crowley in cairo between noon and 1 pm on three success days in april 1904, the book of the law is the source book and key for crowley students and for the occult in general. Liber 004 or magick liber aba by aleister crowley 1. 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 to the book of the law 3rd revised edition by crowley, aleister isbn. This new edition makes available an important if often overlooked book the only biography written during crowley s life that addressed his character and the press campaigns against him. An extended and elaborate commentary on the book of the law, in the form of a letter from the master therion to the son of mankind. Book 4 part iii magick in theory and practice by aleister crowley 898. These six verses describe how the book of the law and its comment, the book of codes found together in liber 440, appear to those who read it. The old and new commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law chapter iii. Decades have passed since this book was released, but the law is for all edited by israel regardie is still the best published version of the crowley commentaries on the book of the law. Liber al vel legis 9781578633081 by crowley, aleister. Denounced by the press as the wickedest man in the world, aleister crowley 18751947 was a towering figure among 20thcentury occultists.
Jan 09, 2008 just weeks after performing mystical rites in the kings chamber of the great pyramid of cheops, aleister crowley received the book of the law. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. Liber 777 vel prolegomena symbolica ad systemam sceptico mysticae by aleister crowley 760. 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.
The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law paperback december 1, 1996 by aleister crowley author, louis marlow author, hymenaeus beta author. Crowley s shorter commentaries to seven other holy books of thelema are also included. Central to crowley s system is a curious and enigmatic book known as the book of the law, also called liber al, liber legis, liber l, or ccxx 220. L is the letter of libra, balance, and justice in the taro.
I have heard rumors that there was a hardback run of the 1st edition, but ive never seen one. Crowley s beliefs included pursuing the great work, which included gaining selfknowledge and uniting with the larger universe. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the. Here follow excerpts from my diary somewhat edited for clarity over several months when my primary practice was daily meditation on the 220 individual verses of liber legis,or the book of the law. An extended commentary on the book of the law, by aleister crowley. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf.
He even ritualistically sealed these instructions in ceremonies written, or. May 30, 2011 this is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. The book of wisdom or folly vel aleph sub figura 111 an extended and elaborate commentary on the book of the law,in the form of a letter from to mega therion to his magical son, frater achad. Book of the law by aleister crowley internet archive. The commentaries of al by aleister crowley abebooks. Short commentary on chapter ii of the book of the law the secret. Web, accessed 52510 and provided commentary by this editor. Its author, aleister crowley, described it as the word of the aeon, which signifieth the great work accomplished. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the. This section deals with the book of the law, including the book itself, a brief biography of crowley, the events leading up to its reception, and the conditions of the three days of its writing. The authorized popular commentary to the book of the lawhas a 3page fold out of black and white illustrations of the stele of revealing on one side, and a miniature reproduction of the sheets of the original mansuscript, liber xxxi pasted left to right that is not included in later editions.
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. He, my prophet, hath chosen, knowing the law of the fortress, and the great mystery of the house of god. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. The ending of the words is the ending of the work abrahadabra. The first publishing in 1974, this edition, magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law, was a beautiful and amazing limited hardback edition from 93 publishing in montreal. All is not aught is an abrogation of all previous law, on the accession of a monarch.
The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowleys commentary on the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. Whether the book of the law was transmitted to crowley by mystical forces or was birthed by his pen as a sort of subconcious jungian automation, i couldnt say. It has itself been critiqued in comment on the tunis comment, by nemo pendragon, on, december 1, 2007. 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.
The very real anarchism expressed here is libereating in and of itself. The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis, featuring a holograph comparison, notes from numerous editors. The book of the law, the holy text that forms the basis of thelema, was transmitted to crowley by the entity known as aiwass in cairo, on three successive days during april 1904. Book of the law by crowley aleister, first edition abebooks. These mysteries are inscrutable to me, as stated in the text. It is fairly short and has often been issued in pamphlet form. Jul 26, 2011 the commentary to the book of the law, ii. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. The 1975 regardie 1st edition paperback from llewellyn the law is for all. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of the law.
This oftmisunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for crowleys practice of magick, is found in the book of the law. It also contains the new commentary that crowley wrote in the early 1920s. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. Simply right click on the appropriate highlighted links below then select save target as to download those books you desire. See all books authored by aleister crowley, including the book of thoth. 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. Ordo templi orientis hungary commentaries to liber al. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law 9780919690011 by crowley, aleister and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. So that he that shall divine it shall be a magus, 92. The book of lies, chapter 5 the battle of the ants this line is another phrasing of the familiar hindu statement, that that which can be thought is not true. This authorized version of the commentaries was produced.
The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. The book of the law by aleister crowley, paperback barnes. She is usually depicted as a naked woman who is covered with stars. A short essay on the tarot of the egyptians, and the book of the law, and more on. 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. Liber 220 al vel legis the book of the law commentaries by. Corrected version of the book of the law commentaries notes. He also encouraged seeking out ones ultimate destiny or purpose, commonly referred to as ones true will. This book is easy to read in true text, not scanned images that can sometimes be difficult to decipher.
This is in reference to his belief that the writing of liber legis another name for the book of the law heralded a new aeon for mankind that was ruled by the. It contains the old comment on the book of the law from equinox vol 1 no 7. The book of the law by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of thelema, written by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi title. The old comment to al liber legis the book of the law by. This volume of crowleys own commentaries clears up most of the confusion. The legend of aleister crowley has long been out of print. This page provides our highly valued visitors with links to facilitate the download of several pdf ebooks by andor relating to aleister crowley and his tenets. New commentaries on aleister crowley s book of the law reveal how it is connected to both right and lefthand paths examines each line of the book of the law in the light of modern psychology, egyptology, gurdjieffs teachings, and contemporary lefthand path thought. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law by aleister crowley, edited and annotated by john symonds and kenneth grant, with an introduction by kenneth grant, the 1974 edition from 93 publishing, is part of the collection at the reading room. This is crowley s revelation, and it shaped everything he did after receiving it. Crowley s life and thought are inexorably linked with the book o. It was during three performances of ritual magic at.
The law is for all by aleister crowley, paperback barnes. The book of the law by aleister crowley overdrive rakuten. And, liber aleph is an extended and elaborate commentary on the book of the law, in the form of a letter from the master therion to the son of mankind. 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. A preliminary guide to liber resh vel helios meetup.
Crowley is best known as a modern magician and the creator of thelema, a religion built largely around the western hermetic tradition. Contains some of the deepest secrets of initiation, with a clear solution of. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of. Madame blavatskys mystical text the voice of the silence is also presented with a revealing commentary by crowley that explores the various stages of consciousness in mahayana buddhist mysticism and relates these to the holy qabalah.
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