The following notes are extended from the commentaries on the corrected version of the scripture of aleister. Aleister crowleys life and thought are inexorably linked with the book of the law liber al vel legis. 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. Apr 22, 20 do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the law. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Thelemic holy days a live performance of liber al vel legis, chapter i april 8, 20 at catland. Liber tzaddi vel hamus hermeticus an account of initiation, and an indication as to those who are suitable for the same.
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. Crowley retitled it liber al vel legis in 1921, when he also gave the handwritten manuscript its own title, liber xxxi. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of. The law is for all the authorized popular commentary of liber. 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. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law as want to read. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii xciii unto dclxvi with a commentary by the beast, to mega therion 666. This oftmisunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for crowleys practice of magick, is found in the book of the law. Liber tau vel kabbalae trium literarum a graphic interpretation of the tarot on the plane of initiation. Aleister crowley ch i liber al vel legis verse commentary liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi verse commentary chapter i. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law aleister crowley, louis marlow. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law crowley, aleister, marlow, louis, beta, hymenaeus on. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law aleister crowley, louis marlow, hymenaeus beta, louis u.
This was one of three books in the mid70s that published various edits of the 3 or 4 commentaries that crowley wrote about liber l liber al vel legis liber al, usually referred to as the book of the law. 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. L is the letter of libra, balance, and justice in the taro. More targeted, the law is for all is crowleys popular commentary on liber al vel legis. Liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx, as delivered by xciii418 to dclxvi 1921 the text of the book of the law, first published in 1909. The law of thelemaquantum yoga is an unofficial commentary on liber al vel legis, the egyptian book of the law we do not appeal to the writings of the beast for interpretation of the law of thelema. The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis, featuring a holograph comparison, notes from numerous editors. Magick without tears was written for the purpose of being a relatively gentle introduction to crowley, though the focus is broader than thelemic philosophy. This book is the foundation of the new aeon, and thus of the whole of our work. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law 100% free book by aleister crowley crowleys life and thought are inexorabl.
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. The original title of the book was liber l vel legis. It was written in cairo, egypt, during his honeymoon with his new wife rose crowley nee kelly. Thelemic holy days a live performance of liber al vel legis, chapter i april 8, 20 at catland 987 flushing ave.
Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of thelema, allegedly written down from dictation mostly by aleister. The only exception was the postbook commentary which i will quote with. Selected commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel. The list was intended for students of crowleys magical order, the a. Commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel legis. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book. This small book contains three chapters, each of which he claimed to have written in exactly one hour, beginning at noon, on april 8. The libri of aleister crowley is a list of texts mostly written or adapted by aleister crowley. The following notes are extended from the commentaries on the corrected version of the scripture of aleister crowley, liber al vel legis al, and are from aleister crowley, kenneth grant and john symonds, william heidrick, marcel ramos motta, and the present editor nagasiva nigris.
Help me, o warrior lord of thebes, in my unveiling before the children of men. Help me, o warrior lord of thebes, in my unveiling before the. Liber 220 al vel legis the book of the law commentaries by. The following notes are extended from the commentaries on the corrected version of the scripture of aleister crowley, liber al vel legis al, and are from aleister crowley, kenneth grant and john symonds, william heidrick, marcel ramos motta, and the present editor nagasiva nigris yronwode. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi title. 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. This book was dictated in cairo between noon and 1 p. And please note that all proceeds are donated to the gnostic church. Fountain of hyacinth, the a diary of the use of cocaine and heroin and the relations of the magician therewith. Vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii unto dclxvi.
Liber legis is book of the law, and the al was added some years later. 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. I have heard rumors that there was a hardback run of the 1st edition, but ive never seen one. Analyzes the hebrew alphabet into seven triads, each of which forms a trinity of sympathetic ideas relating respectively to the three orders comprised in the a. This book is the foundation of the new aeon, and thus the whole of our work. Liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of thelema, written by aleister crowley, who claimed it was dictated to him by a discarnate entity named aiwass the full title of the book is liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx, as delivered by xciii418 to dclxvi, 1 and it is commonly referred to as the book of the law. This represents a collection of citations of various lines of liber al vel legis the book of the law in the works of iao1.
The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books. The original manuscript of the book of the law was sent on crowleys death to karl germer, the executor of his will and head of the a. The old and new commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law chapter iii. The libri of aleister crowley is a list of texts mostly written or adapted. Jan 01, 1975 i have heard rumors that there was a hardback run of the 1st edition, but ive never seen one. We do not appeal to the writings of the beast for interpretation of the law of thelema. Liber al vel legis can be viewed as an essay on the relationship of man and god. Al is the true name of the book, for these letters, and their number 31, form the master key to its mysteries. The new comment to liber al vel legis the book of the law. Crowleys system of thelema begins with the book of the law, which bears the official name liber al vel legis.
It is wise to destroy this copy after the first reading. The technical title of the book is liber al vel legis, sub figura ccxx, as delivered by xciii418 to dclxvi, although this title never occurs in the book itself, which refers to itself as the book of the law and the threefold book of law chapters 1. This is a remake of my reading of the first chapter of liber al vel legis. Crowley claimed that this voice, which he considered originated with a noncorporeal intelligence, dictated the book of the law or liber legis to him. The only exception was the postbook commentary which. 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. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii unto dclxvi. Commentaries to liber al vel legis oto ordo templi orientis. The bulk that is reprinted, is the verse by verse examination and commentary on the three chapters of aleister crowleys book of the law liber al vel legis. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law. Liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of thelema, written by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. 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 commentaries of al by aleister crowley abebooks. I have read this book more times than i can count, and always come away with new insights.
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 legisliber al, usually referred to as the book of the law. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of the law. Al liber legisthe book of the law sub figura xxxi as delivered by 93 aiwass 418 to anky0f0nkhonsu the priest of the princes who is 666. The law of thelema revealed in an entirely new light in this book. The book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. The law of thelemaquantum yoga is an unofficial commentary on liber al vel legis, the egyptian 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. Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of. Ccxx is 220 in roman numerals, the count of verses in the transmission. Class a consists of books of which may be changed not so much as the style of a letter. The amalantrah working liber xcvii the book of lapis lazuli the book of lies liber cccxxxiii the book of the law liber al vel legis the book of thoth liber lxxviii the book of wisdom or folly liber aleph vel cxi the confessions of aleister crowley. The law is for all the authorized popular commentary of. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. An examination book of law aleister crowley le 180. This copy has also been signed by marlene, on the title page. This comment was extracted from as it originally appears in, part of the temple of solomon the king from equinox i x. This book, received by aleister crowley on his honeymoon in 1904 is a powerfull work that can break through peoples preconceptions misconceptions. The book of the law, introduction liber 31 confessions, p.
References to corresponding sections in crowleys commentaries are included e. 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. 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. Liber al vel legis by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. The old comment to liber al vel legis the book of the law.
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