The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. The aeon following horus is that of maat, or truth, and will mark the completion of one great cycle of cosmic time. Demonstrates through a study of the english gematria and liber al that crowley s prophetic text contains a unique point of view, and that if we listen, we may attain great gifts, as mystics and magicians. Aleister crowley the book of the law liber al vel legis. Very light rubbing to cover edges, else a tight, clean near fine copy. The name of that book is the book of the law and the name of the crazy genius who wrote it is aleistair crowley. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the. Aleister crowley 18751947 was the most widely read author in 20thcentury occultism. Unfortunately, the tools for use in this described magic is too specific for many. The book of lies, first published in london in 19, aleister crowley s little master work, has long been out of print. 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 wanderings or falsifications of the one thought of frater perdurabo, which thought is itself untrue.
The book of the law heralds a new aeon beginning in 1904, the aeon of horus. Media gallery for aleister crowley, the law is for all. Aleister crowley denounced by the press as the wickedest man in the world, aleister crowley 18751947 was a towering figure among 20thcentury occultists. In a time of amazing figures and incredible history, aleistair crowley was arguably one of the most interesting figures of the last century.
The book of the law and the book of lies kindle edition. 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. Its reissue with the authors own commentary gives occasion for a few notes. Perhaps one of the most cryptic and inscrutable texts of the thelema movement, the book of the law is perhaps one of the most misinterpreted works crowley ever published. Aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. Society for the propagation of religious truth, 1905. As had, the root of hadit, is the manifestation of nuit, so nu, the root of nuit, is the hiding of hadit.
He gives sufficiently detailed magical instruction. 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. Aleister crowley the book of the law chapter 1 nuit. 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 holy text that forms the basis of crowleys belief system, thelema, was transmitted. This oftmisunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for crowleys. Jan 09, 2008 crowley recognised aiwass as his holy guardian angel and the book of the law itself as a bible for the new age. The book of the law liber al vel legis aleister crowley. And he became the mouthpiece for the zeitgeist, accurately expressing the. Aleister crowley crowley, aleister, 18751947 the online. An adultery slightly abridged from privately issued first edition.
The book of the law by aleister crowley, paperback. The book of the law and the book of lies kindle edition by. The book of the law is aleister crowley s treatise which principally declares that everything should be done out of ones free will and love. 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 commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel.
Received by aleister crowley in april 1904 in cairo, egypt, the book of the law is the most provocative record of magical working in several hundred years, affecting not only organizations directly associated with crowley such as the ordo templi orientis but also modern wicca, chaos magic, and the temple of set. 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. 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 book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. Contains some of the deepest secrets of initiation, with a clear solution of many cosmic and ethical problems. Liber 016 turris vel domus dei with commentary by aleister crowley 293. Aleister crowley was a noted and controversial occultist, ceremonial magician and poet. These theologies reflect mystic experiences of infini. Crowleys life and thought are inexorably linked with the book o. Crowley said he wrote the book of the law on 8, 9 and 10 april 1904. A beginners guide to crowley books bkwyrms occult book. Corrected version of the book of the law commentaries notes.
Collected pdfs by aleister crowley internet archive. The book of the law, aleister crowley 9781578633081. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. This book has been described by the master therion as an extended and elaborate commentary on the book of the law. 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 number of previously unpublished in the equinox series pieces here, most importantly liber lxvs commentary, and a beautiful color reproduction of crowley s illumination of liber pyramidos. This is a valuable work to anyone interested in occult studies. Aleister crowley crowley, aleister, 18751947 an online book about this author is available, as is a wikipedia article crowley, aleister, 18751947.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. 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. Aleister crowley 12 october 1875 1 december 1947 was a highly prolific writer, not only on the topic of thelema and magick, but on philosophy, politics, and culture he was also a published poet and playwright and left behind many personal letters and daily journal entri. Liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of thelema, written by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. The book comprises an introduction and three sections. The book of the law by aleister crowley thriftbooks. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book.
He singlehandedly redefined magic as a field of inquiry and endeavor through his books and the order that he ledthe a. Aiwass dictated the book of the law, which crowley wrote down and published, becoming the central thelemic text. Read the surprising story about the recovery of the missing original manuscript pages of liber al in raiders of the lost basement. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law crowley, aleister, marlow, louis, beta, hymenaeus. Aleister crowley books meet your next favorite book. Any work as perplexing as the book of the law simply cries out for some sort of learned commentary and crowley attempted several over the course of his life. He also encouraged seeking out ones ultimate destiny or purpose, commonly referred to as ones true will. He wrote the sacred document of thelema, the book of the law liber al vel legis. Khabs is the house of hadit, even as nuit is the house of the khu, and the khabs is in the khu i, 8. These mysteries are inscrutable to me, as stated in the text. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe. It was edited to be a primer of sorts into crowley s general interpretations about the sometimes opaque text of liber legis. John dee among others, lived in england from 1875 through 1947.
The old comment to al liber legis the book of the law by. Book of the law by crowley aleister, first edition abebooks. I note that the letters of the book are the letters of the book of enoch. The authorized popular commentary to the book of the law 3rd revised edition by crowley, aleister isbn. 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 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. The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowleys commentary on the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. Book 4 is an essential mustread for those interested in crowley andor black magic. The book of the law by aleister crowley, the book of lies by aleister crowley, 777 and other qabalistic writings of al.
Aug 16, 2017 the book of the law aleister crowley duration. Commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law. So that he that shall divine it shall be a magus, 92. It has itself been critiqued in comment on the tunis comment, by nemo pendragon, on, december 1, 2007. Aleister crowleys life and thought are inexorably linked with the book of the law liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx. Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of. He has been called the wickedest man in the world or the great beast 666 or the master therion but he remained a highly influential figure over western esotericism and the counterculture. 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 law is for all is a collection of aleister crowley s commentary on the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. Web, accessed 52510 and provided commentary by this editor. The book of the law and the book of lies by aleister. Aleister crowley and the book of the law part 1 john kreiter. The book of the law by aleister crowley, paperback barnes. Iv from author aleister crowley and editor hymaneus beta. The authorized popular commentary to the book of the law 3rd revised edition by aleister crowley isbn.