Magick

This second revised edition of Crowley s magnum opus features new, legible typesetting, text corrections based on a previously unseen corrected proof, and the previously unpublished Liber Testis Testitudinis The original manuscript of The Book of the Law was re scanned for this edition, using the latest technology, for the clearest facsimile possible.Aleister Crowley devoted twenty five years to writing and producing the four parts of this book It is his magnum opus, in which he systematically expounds the mystical and magical theories and techniques taught in his magical orders, the A A and the O.T.O.This profusely illustrated new edition brings together the complete texts of all four parts of Liber ABA Book 4in one volume under the overall title Magick. This edition incorporates Crowley s own additions, corrections, and annotations, and restores dozens of passages omitted from all earlier editions Magick is the fundamental textbook of modern magick in the New on It also has invaluable teachings for students of Yoga and meditation Crowley mastered the practices of Yoga during his studies in the East, and writes about them lucidly, without recourse to the imprecise language of mysticism.Beginning with a discussion of the universal origin of world religions in mystical revelation, Magick then explores the theory and practice of mysticism and magick in the light of modern scientific thought Crowley s own revelation, The Book of the Law, is then treated as a case study, with an autobiographical study of events leading to its reception.Extensively cross referenced and annotated, this edition features over 100 diagrams and photographs, as well as a glossary, bibliography, and detailed index. Best Read Magick [ author ] Aleister Crowley [ Kindle ePUB or eBook ] – kino-fada.fr Definitely NOT a beginner s treatise, but quite possibly the most exhaustive and illuminating book on post Golden Dawn Hermetic ritual magick.Ever yearn for an occurrence in your brain characterized essentially by the uniting of the subject and object Samadhi Visions of God Want to step outside the myth of dialectics Bound too fastly to your inherited metaphysics Well this is the place to start I m working on it.Essential for anyone seriously interested in 20th century and beyond occultism, Western Mystery tradition, and Western esoteric work I consider it the Old Testament of the above, and although I ve had it on my shelf for over 20 years, I still revisit it on occasion It contains commentary and ideas touching on pretty much everything related to Eastern Western metaphysics, spirituality, yoga, occultism etc which was known in the West at the turn of the 20th century Not all is correct es Essential for anyone seriously interested in 20th century and beyond occultism, Western Mystery tradition, and Western esoteric work I consider it the Old Testament of the above, and although I ve had it on my shelf for over 20 years, I still revisit it on occasion It contains commentary and ideas touching on pretty much everything related to Eastern Western metaphysics, spirituality, yoga, occultism etc which was known in the West at the turn of the 20th century Not all is correct especially AC s take on Eastern philosophy, which is purely his own limited understanding and subjective experience and which would change later on , and the wordiness and intellectual style of writing that Crowley uses makes it hard to penetrate for most beginners or less intellectua...Crowley s definitive magnum opus on magick and self actualization, made evenvaluable by HB s introduction and extensive footnotes Must have for Thelemites and magicians of all persuasions Except perhaps fans of Lynn V Andrews and Silver TreeRaven or whatever her name is this week.Still, the one I d save from a fire.The bible of Magick of the 20th Century Indispensable resource for anyone studying and or practicing the Western esoteric tradition.Twaddle and blather I read the whole thing What do people see in this guy I want my 80 bucks back.Think of it as a tongue in cheek manifesto on figuring out what to do with your life Then you ll be fine, just fine.LAMThis book weighs 5 pounds but is worth the weight to carry as a resource for the rest of this lifetime.

• English
• 01 March 2018
Aleister Crowley
• Hardcover
• 844 pages
• 0877289190
• Aleister Crowley
• Magick