Books of aleister crowley the libri of aleister crowley. Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of thelema, allegedly written down. Because his folowers have granted him godlike status while his critics have dismissed him as a crackpot, its a bit difficult to explain to those who have not heard of a. This is the rule of thelema, that its adepts shall be invisible rulers. Crowley claimed that this voice, which he considered originated with a noncorporeal intelligence, dictated the book of the law or liber legis to him. Books by aleister crowley aleister crowley average rating 3. 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.
Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. Aleister crowley 18751947 recounts his life and the pride he took in being a genius he had memorized the bible before he was seven, a poet, an adventurer, a world renowned mountain. Commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law by aleister crowley. Magick in theory and practice by the master therion aleister crowley book 4 part iii do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Published by new falcon publication 1998 softback book in good condition. The occult meaning of its symbols egyptian eye, egyptian. The following list contains works published and edited by other hands after crowley s death. The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. Crowley claimed it was dictated to him by a preternatural. His late period, after equinox i, covering some of eq iii diary of a drug fiend 1922. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law. Page 6, lines 56, has a note in the hand of rose crowley done later as above in red ink. 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.
Liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of thelema, written by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. Aleister crowley the book of the law liber al vel legis. The enochian tablets and the book of the law by aleister crowley 50. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. Dedication to my wife of twentysix years, saint constance of the well.
Books by aleister crowley author of the book of the law. Ordo templi orientis hungary commentaries to liber al. Technically called liber al vel legis or liber legis, this short book is the fundamental holy book of thelema, the religiousphilosophicalmagical system for which aleister crowley is the prophet. Its reissue with the authors own commentary gives occasion for a few notes. The book of the law rare magickal childe edition 1990 hardcover. The wanderings or falsifications of the one thought of frater perdurabo, which thought is itself untrue. Aleister crowleyos black magic masterpiece the book of the law is the central sacred text of thelema, written or ochanneledo by crowley in 1904, who claimed it was dictated to him by a disembodied entity named oaiwasso while he spent the night in the kings chamber of the great pyramid of giza. He was not the author of this short, prophetic text. At the time, he never told us exactly what religion he was teaching, but turns out he was teaching you guessed it thelema. 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 holy text that forms the basis of crowley s belief system, thelema, was transmitted to him by the entity known as aiwass over the course of three. 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. The prophet demanding a sign of his mission, it is promised.
Fuller sympathised with the manliness of islam and according to crowley islam is free from the degrading doctrine of. Magick in theory and practice being part iii of book 4 192930, with leila waddell. Jul 26, 2011 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 sin which is unpardonable is knowingly and wilfully to reject truth, to fear knowledge lest that knowledge pander not to thy prejudices. The old and new commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law. A brief introduction to the book of the law crowley is best known as a modern magician and the creator of thelema, a religion built largely around the western hermetic tradition. Rose crowley kelly facilitator of the book of the law by aleister crowley real. Liber cccxxxiii the book of lies falsely so called. 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. Contains some of the deepest secrets of initiation, with a clear solution of many cosmic and ethical problems. Liber 004 or magick liber aba by aleister crowley 1. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of the law. 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. Hardcover book is flat, bright and clean with minimal signs of wear or handling.
Aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. As always, all quotes are from aleister crowley or the book of the law. Xciii unto dclxvi with a commentary by the beast, to mega therion 666 in the first edition this book is called l. The result of his work is this longawaited authorized popular edition of crowleys new commentary on the book of the law, and its first appearance as crowley wished it. Liber lxv, in the holy books of thelema york beach, me. Aleister crowley s life and thought are inexorably linked with the book of the law liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx. Aleister crowley denounced by the press as the wickedest man in the world, aleister crowley 18751947 was a towering figure among 20thcentury occultists. In the 10th installment of thelema quotes, we tackle the subject of drugs within the context of the law of thelema. He, as a thelemic personage, evolved from that of the beast of the book of revelation see the beast bible, whom crowley intuitively identified himself with. In the confessions of aleister crowley, ac wrote that islam unlike christianity is positive and not based on fear. 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.
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. The book includes crowley s liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. Whether you believe that he took it down from the direct voice dictation of a superhuman intelligence named aiwass in 1904 and interestingly enough many serious thelemites dont is. Austin osman spare, aleister crowley, west yorkshire, ephesians 5 11, new. 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. The book of lies, first published in london in 19, aleister crowleys little master work, has long been out of print. I admit that my visions can never mean to other men as much as they do to me.
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. All quotations are from the book of the law and aleister crowley the beast 666. Jul 26, 2011 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Parts of the commentary can really help out in studying the book of the law. Energized enthusiasm crowley thelema by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. I have heard rumors that there was a hardback run of the 1st edition, but ive never seen one.
Web, accessed 52510 and provided commentary by this editor. The book of lies, first published in london in 19, aleister crowley s little master work, has long been out of print. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law montreal. Liber cccxxxiii book 333 was written by occultist and teacher aleister crowley and first published in 1912 or 19 see explanation below. 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. He singlehandedly redefined magic as a field of inquiry and endeavor through his books and the order that he ledthe a. It was edited to be a primer of sorts into crowleys general interpretations about the sometimes opaque text of liber legis. 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. 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. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe.
Jan 01, 1975 aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, was a british occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet, and mystic. Help me, o warrior lord of thebes, in my unveiling before the. Aleister crowley 18751947 was the most widely read author in 20thcentury occultism. Magick in theory and practice invisible house society. The spirit of solitude, subsequently reantichristened the confessions of aleister crowley 1929, vols. We cannot find a mathematical expression for tests 1,2,4,5, or 6, but the other 7 tests give us. Aleister crowley never surpassed his own thelemic holy books, about which he was uncharacteristically silent, especially the book of the heart girt about by the serpent and the book of the freed or the blue stone, which are as beautiful and profound as the greatest spiritual literature of any time or people. The book of lies, the book of the law, magick and cocaine aleister crowley. It should not occasion surprise to find that the book of the law not only. This oftmisunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for crowleys practice of magick, is found in the book of. Need i add that, as the book itself demonstrates beyond all doubt. A magical encounter in egypt january 21, 2018 by robert black aleister crowley 18751947 is remembered as a libertine, philosopher, mountaineer, magician, and supposedly the wickedness man in the world. Jun 6, 2014 explore edbyrd792s board aleister crowley, followed.
The book of wisdom or folly, aleister crowley, signed by hymenaeus beta, occult. The old comment to al liber legis the book of the law by. Aleister crowley, signed by hymenaeus beta, occult. Liber aba, book four, parts iiv, by aleister crowley with mary desti. The book of the law was kind of hard for me to read the first few times. Organization uses aleister crowley s book of the law as their bible. It was published privately by aleister crowley in 1909, has long been out of print. The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis. The authorized popular commentary to the book of the law 3rd revised edition by crowley, aleister isbn. Further, as khabs see verse 8 is star, there is a further meaning.
Aleister crowley was a master of the english language. Aleister crowley the book of the law chapter 1 nuit. Aug 16, 2017 josephus book 22a from the death of herod till vespasian was sent to subdue the jews by nero duration. Can someone explain the comment in the book of the law. Aleister crowley 18751947, poet, mountaineer, secret agent, magus, libertine, and prophet is considered one of the most renowned and controversial figures to emerge from the western occult revival era of the late 19th and early 20th centuries. 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.
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. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. Bowies alterego named ziggy stardust was a representation of the illuminated man who has reached the highest level of initiation. Liber mcclxiv, value 209, first edition, otonl6 and note 28.
The pocket aleister crowley by aleister crowley, paperback. Crowley never completed 777 revised, but he left enough material. Also i recommend visiting some of the thelemic websites out there search thelema. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the.
Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. This that thou writest is the threefold book of law. Yet these are often beautiful, and may be true within the circle of the conditions of the speaker. Aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, was a british occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet, and mystic. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. Therion, as a thelemic personage, evolved from that of the beast from the book of revelation, whom crowley identified himself with since. All quotes are from aleister crowley or the book of the law. 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 book of the law and the book of lies by aleister crowley. The book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. The law is for all is the book of the law with a commentary by aleister crowleys. Corrected version of the book of the law commentaries notes.
There is a very slight crease on the top cover and some marks on the pages, but the spine is intact. 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. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law, old. The books in this catalogue represent just a minute fraction of our overall holdings. I am inclined to believe that there is a further mystery concealed in this verse. Magick is the science and art of causing change to occur in conformity with will. From strange alteregos, to the occult concept of androgyny, and of course including references to aleister crowley and his thelema, bowie did decades ago what pop stars are doing now.
Therions female counterpart is babalon, another thelemic deity. He, my prophet, hath chosen, knowing the law of the fortress, and the great mystery of the house of god. Law of liberty, the this is a further explanation of the book of the law in reference to certain ethical problems. He received this visionary work by directvoice dictation from a preterhuman, possibly discarnate intelligence in cairo in 1904. He was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the golden dawn, the a. Commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel legis. 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 of the law by aleister crowley, paperback barnes. L is the letter of libra, balance, and justice in the taro. Liber 777 vel prolegomena symbolica ad systemam sceptico mysticae by aleister crowley 760.
Louis wilkinsons editorial work was posthumously completed and augmented by frater superior hymenaeus beta of the o. All i ask is that my results should convince seekers after truth that there is beyond doubt something worth while seeking, attainable by methods more or less like mine. 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. The book of the law by aleister crowley thriftbooks. Collected pdfs by aleister crowley internet archive.
It has itself been critiqued in comment on the tunis comment, by nemo pendragon, on, december 1, 2007. Berashith an essay in ontology aleister crowley book of ceremonial magic, the a. A beginners guide to crowley books bkwyrms occult book. The recipient of this knowledge is to identify himself with hadit, and thus fully. He wrote bad poetry, pornographic books, novels and a vast array of literature. Full text of collected pdfs by aleister crowley see other formats duty by aleister crowley get any book for free on. Book 4 part iii magick in theory and practice by aleister crowley 898. He was also a published poet and playwright and left behind many personal letters and daily journal entries. John dee among others, lived in england from 1875 through 1947. Louis wilkinson with preparing an edited version of crowleys commentaries which was published. And eph, w o r d s whence epic has also that value. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx the book of the law.
The magick of thelema a handbook of the rituals of aleister. He relates that he studied islam, the mysticism of the fakir, the darwesh and the sufi, that j. 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. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which. Before book fourmagickliber aba the matter was even more confused, of course, one had to piece magick in theory and practice with magick and book four and liber 777, but that doesnt include gems from the equinox or all of the holy books let alone any of the commentaries on the book of the law, which i personally think are perhaps the 2nd.