The original editor, louis wilkinson, wrote that the aim of the commentary is to guide the reader along the path of the discovery of his own true will. Edited by louis wilkinson, this is crowley s authorized versebyverse commentary on 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. As always, all quotes are from aleister crowley or the book of the law. Aleister crowley books for beginners aristocrats of the soul. An extended commentary on the book of the law crowley, aleister on. Crowley was also an influential member in several occult. The book of the law and the book of lies by aleister. Other friends and family also spent time with him, among them doherty and crowleys son aleister ataturk. The book of the law kindle edition by crowley, aleister.
This third installment of thelema quotes deals with liber legis or the book of the law as being the rule of life for thelemites. These are witches who originally were into white witchcraft, and got hungry for more power. Aleister crowley the book of the law chapter 1 nuit. L is the letter of libra, balance, and justice in the taro. Small quotations are used here only to illustrate the point of this political art and to raise awareness of aleister crowleys work, and thereby encourage more people to study his writings. Commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law by aleister crowley. Jul 26, 2011 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. Need i add that, as the book itself demonstrates beyond all doubt. It advises the reader that the study of the book is forbidden and states that those who discuss the. In 1904, crowley claimed to have received the book of the law from an entity named aiwass, which was to serve as the foundation of the religious and philosophical system he called thelema. See also the text and ms pages as published in equinox i x. Further, as khabs see verse 8 is star, there is a further meaning. The works of aleister crowley vol iii part 2 by aleister crowley 281. Aleister crowley once referred to himself as an expert in cipher.
Please buy the beautiful publications by and about aleister crowley. Liber 1066 a study of the ruling class of england by aleister crowley 122. This that thou writest is the threefold book of law. See book 4, part iii, for an account of the new principles of magick. Crowley encrypted the ancient merkabah of the seven palaces in liber al vel legis, and it is this which is the key to all the other holy books. 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. Is supernaturals crowley named after aleister crowley, the. A man who bowed humbly to the authority of the pope, or the bible, or the. 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. Jul 10, 2016 the law is for all is crowleys commentary on the book of the law. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
He founded the religion of thelema, identifying himself as the prophet entrusted with guiding humanity into the. I could not quite understand what the fuss was all about. Top quotes by aleister crowley on bible, evil, life, wisdom and other things. Aleister crowley liber 220 al vel legis the book of the. The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowleys commentary on the book of the law. He, my prophet, hath chosen, knowing the law of the fortress, and the great mystery of the house of god. The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective. Another visitor was eliza marian butler, who interviewed crowley for her book the myth of the magus. The book of lies aleister crowley march 21st, 1992. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. The book includes crowley s liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date.
In lodges, temples, and other ritual bodies in thelema, crowleys book of the law is used for. The book of lies aleister crowley march 21st, 1992 e. Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of thelema, allegedly written down. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the book of the law. He was born edward alexander crowley on october 12, 1875. Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law, the satanic bible was not penned by crowley in fact it was written about 22 years or so after he died. The bible is one of the most brutish, most cruel, most fanatic cultural. The book of lies, first published in london in 19, aleister crowleys little master work, has long been out of print. The name of that book is the book of the law and the name of the crazy genius who wrote it is aleistair crowley. Corrected version of the book of the law commentaries notes. This is crowley s revelation, and it shaped everything he did after receiving it. The entire book of the law is included, as crowley takes it verse by verse, explaining some of the more obscure meanings. Aleister crowley is an unseen character from the bible black.
He is perhaps best known today for his occult writings, especially the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. Snake the cult of the spermatozoon the key to magick in the snake apophis the destroyer. New testament anime series, based on the real world english occultist from the early half of the 20th century, who founded the religious philosophy of thelema. 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. Aleister crowley and the book of the law part 1 john kreiter.
Whosoever disregards this does so at his own risk and peril. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi title. The book of lies, first published in london in 19, aleister crowley s little master work, has long been out of print. This is crowleys revelation, and it shaped everything he did after receiving it. 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 law, 93 publishing. The book of thoth, contents part one the book of thoth egyptian tarot by aleister crowley contents and part one partly linked, mostly proofread originally published in an edition limited to 200 numbered and signed copies, 1944 reprinted by samuel weiser, inc. Study guide for deuteronomy 18 by david guzik blue letter bible. Publications in class b are recommended for serious study by brethren and aspirants. 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. 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. At the time, he never told us exactly what religion he was teaching, but turns out he was teaching you guessed it thelema.
Louis wilkinson with preparing an edited version of crowleys commentaries which was published. In the book of the law there is hidden the lost word, and there is also another kind of sublime kabbalah the secret doctrine hidden in there. 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. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of the law. Aleister crowley 12 october 1875 1 december 1947 was an english poet, occultist, mystic, magician, and mountaineer. 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.
Such curious concatenation is sure to imply profound meaning. This collection of letters to crowley s magical son, frater achad, delves into some of the deepest mysteries of magick, sex, thelema, and the gnostic mass. The book of the law, the book of lies, liber ararita, liber b vel magi to name but a. Aleister crowley was a master of the english language. 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. Crowley s beliefs included pursuing the great work, which included gaining selfknowledge and uniting with the larger universe. It is wise to destroy this copy after the first reading. Crowley, also known as both frater perdurabo and the great beast 666, was responsible for founding the religious philosophy of thelema. The book of the law aleister aleister crowley crowley isbn. Crowleys beliefs included pursuing the great work, which included gaining selfknowledge and uniting with the larger universe. He also encouraged seeking out ones ultimate destiny or purpose, commonly referred to as ones true will.
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. Its ironic how their creed sounds so similar to that of a man who referred to himself as the beast, 666 satanist aleister crowley, who wrote, do as thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. They became friends, with crowley authorising gardner to revive britains ailing o. But in practice, just as few people studied it as study the bible today, although you find. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law, old. This book of the law is the voice of the gods mother, his father, and. The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. He also wrote the book of thoth, which is his study of the tarot, and 777 and other qabalistic writings, which is a summary of his symbol system. 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.
Crowley recognised aiwass as his holy guardian angel and the book of the law itself as a bible for the new age. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. Aleister crowley an extenuation of the book of the law, privately printedtunistunisia, 1926, kenneth grant and john symonds, eds. Liber 016 turris vel domus dei with commentary by aleister crowley 293. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. The introduction is not actually a part of the book, and is. The law is for all is crowleys commentary on the book of the law. 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 most famous britons. 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. In a time of amazing figures and incredible history, aleistair crowley was arguably one of the most interesting figures of the last century. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book. Commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel legis. For further study, the diligent student will obtain and compare the published versions by.
The commentaries of al chapter i centres of pestilence. Jan 01, 1975 aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, was a british occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet, and mystic. 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. These messages formed the first three chapters of the book of the law, which introduced crowleys main concept of thelema, or will in greek. Crowley died on december 1, 1947, in hastings, england. The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowleys commentary on the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. John dee among others, lived in england from 1875 through 1947.
Ordo templi orientis hungary commentaries to liber al. We also revealed some interesting facts about crowley in our guide to the ac2012 campaign ad. Aleister crowley and the hidden god by kenneth grant introduction this book contains a critical study of aleister crowleys system of sexual magick and its affmities with the ancient tantric rites of kali, the dark goddess of blood and dissolution represented in crowleys cult as the scarlet woman. Courage and modesty of thought are necessary to the study of this book. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law as want to read. Aleister crowley and the hidden god to mega therion. These are texts relating to the philosophy of thelema, many of them written by the occultist aleister crowley who founded the organization a.
Aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, 12 october 1875 1 december 1947. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii xciii unto dclxvi with a commentary by the beast, to mega therion 666. 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. However, crowley was an inspiration to lavey who wrote the book in question, but ayn rand was a much larger one satanism bears only a small amount of resemblance to satanism. 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.
This commentary yields much insight into the book of the law with repeated study. Aiwass dictated the book of the law, which crowley wrote down and published, becoming the central thelemic text. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. Argentium astrum the silver star as well as others by members of the oto ordo templi orientis order of the eastern temple founded by theodor reuss and karl kellner in 1895. The second chapter liber legis the book of the law. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the.
This extensive subject must be studied in our other writings, notably berashith, my own. 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. Only the commentaries by aleister crowley himself are here in this class. A man who bowed humbly to the authority of the pope, or the bible, or the sanhedrim, or the.
Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx the book of the law. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe. Of course, there are black, or left hand path, witches. The old and new commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law chapter iii. In a christian lodge this would be the bible open on the altar. The english bible sanctions the polygamy and concubinage of. The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis. Collected pdfs by aleister crowley internet archive. Jun 03, 2018 2 aleister crowley, the book of the law, iii. The student should study in liber aleph and liber 418, the connection between modesty and. Aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law, 93 publishing, 1974, israel regardie, ed.
He was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the golden dawn, the a. This is the rule of thelema, that its adepts shall be invisible rulers. Thelema was founded by aleister crowley 18751947, who was an english occultist and writer. Its reissue with the authors own commentary gives occasion for a few notes.