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 represents a collection of citations of various lines of liber al vel legis the book of the law in the works of iao1. This comment was extracted from as it originally appears in, part of the temple of solomon the king from equinox i x. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. The new comment to liber al vel legis the book of the law.
The book al, liber al vel legis, which i wrote down as i heard the voice of. Contains some of the deepest secrets of initiation, with a clear solution of many cosmic and ethical problems. 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. The old and new commentaries to liber al vel legis the book of the law chapter iii. I have read this book more times than i can count, and always come away with new insights. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law aleister crowley, louis marlow. Corrected version of the book of the law commentaries notes.
The book al, liber al vel legis, which i wrote down as i heard the voice of aiwass mine holy guardian angel, in the city of cairo in the spring april 8, 9. Some of these editions are genuinely rare, having been produced in quite tiny printruns. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of. The commentaries of al by aleister crowley abebooks. Selected commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel. More targeted, the law is for all is crowleys popular commentary on liber al vel legis. 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. 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. This book, received by aleister crowley on his honeymoon in 1904 is a powerfull work that can break through peoples preconceptions misconceptions. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of the law.
Through the reception of this book, crowley proclaimed the arrival of a. The libri of aleister crowley is a list of texts mostly written or adapted by aleister crowley. 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. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe. There is delicacy, but it is the delicacy of strength. Please visit the classes page for more info on voxxs exciting.
The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law as want to read. Lo, while in the book of the law is much love, there is no word of sentimentality. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. The original title of the book was liber l vel legis. We do not appeal to the writings of the beast for interpretation of the law of thelema. 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. Magick without tears was written for the purpose of being a relatively gentle introduction to crowley, though the focus is broader than thelemic philosophy. I have heard rumors that there was a hardback run of the 1st edition, but ive never seen one. 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. The book of the law, or liber al vel legis thelema. Liber al vel legis can be viewed as an essay on the relationship of man and god. 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. 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 first chapter the new and old commentaries to liber.
Liber al vel legis is the central text of thelema, written by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. 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. In liber al vel legis ii,76, the book of the law, there is a cipher commonly referred to as the riddle al. 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,1 and it is commonly referred to as the book of the law. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi title. Help me, o warrior lord of thebes, in my unveiling before the. 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. Not only does voxx make her own metaphysical supplies, she teaches her many worldwide students how to use them in positive, lifeaffirming rituals. The love of liber legis is always bold, virile, even orgiastic. The theogony of our law is entirely scientific, nuit is matter, hadit is motion, in their full physical sense. This third installment of thelema quotes deals with liber legis or the book of the law as being the rule of life for thelemites.
This book is the foundation of the new aeon, and thus of the whole of our work. 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. I am not extended, and khabs is the name of my house. 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. The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. This is one of the reasons why this matter of commentaries. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii unto dclxvi. Read the surprising story about the recovery of the missing original manuscript pages of liber al. Vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii unto dclxvi. Whosoever disregards this does so at his own risk and peril. These are texts relating to the philosophy of thelema, many of them written by the occultist aleister crowley who founded the organization a. Crowley claimed it was dictated to him by a preternatural. The old comment to liber al vel legis 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.
The list was intended for students of crowleys magical order, the a. 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. References to corresponding sections in crowleys commentaries are included e. Class a consists of books of which may be changed not so much as the style of a letter. The transcribed chapters of the book of the law have an elaborate illuminated border drawn on each page by artist susan e. It is wise to destroy this copy after the first reading. Commentaries to liber al vel legis oto ordo templi orientis. The book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as. 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. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi a.
The commentaries, old, new, and derivative, on the book of the law, liber al vel legis, featuring a holograph comparison, notes from numerous editors. L is the letter of libra, balance, and justice in the taro. Thelemic holy days a live performance of liber al vel legis, chapter i april 8, 20 at catland. This book is the foundation of the new aeon, and thus the whole of our work. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. Liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of thelema, written by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904.
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. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the. This catalogue is focused on crowleys liber al vel legis, the book of the law and begins with a stunning gathering of different editions of the work that have been assembled from several significant collections. Instead, we turn to the source of the transmission and examine thelema in the light of the hermetic tradition from which it emerged. Commentaries to the book of the law liber al vel legis. 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. Liber 220 al vel legis the book of the law commentaries by. The law is for all the authorized popular commentary of. The law of thelema revealed in an entirely new light in this book.
This copy has also been signed by marlene, on the title page. This forthcoming book publication is an unofficial commentary on liber al vel legis, the egyptian book of the law. Liber legis is book of the law, and the al was added some years later. This book was dictated in cairo between noon and 1 p. 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. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii. The third chapter the new and old commentaries to liber. Ccxx is 220 in roman numerals, the count of verses in the transmission. 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 book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi.
The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law crowley, aleister, marlow, louis, beta, hymenaeus on. This certainly one of the most impressive editions of the book of the law liber al vel legis, ever published. Crowley retitled it liber al vel legis in 1921, when he also gave the handwritten manuscript its own title, liber xxxi. Aleister crowleys life and thought are inexorably linked with the book of the law liber al vel legis. This that thou writest is the threefold book of law. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law crowley, aleister, marlow, louis, beta. 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 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. 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.
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