He, my prophet, hath chosen, knowing the law of the fortress, and the great mystery of the house of god. Commentaries for genesis chapter 1 god creates heaven and earth. Jan 09, 2008 just weeks after performing mystical rites in the kings chamber of the great pyramid of cheops, aleister crowley received 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, is part of the collection at the reading room. Crowley s life and thought are inexorably linked with the book o. For example, chapter 1, page 2, line 9 was written as v.
Central to crowley s system is a curious and enigmatic book known as the book of the law, also called liber al, liber legis, liber l, or ccxx 220. He is perhaps best known today for his occult writings, especially the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. Aleister crowley the book of the law chapter 1 nuit. Commentaries on the corrected version of the book of the law. Commentary for genesis 1 genesis is a name taken from the greek, and signifies the book of generation or production. David guziks commentary on the book of genesis, beginning with gods. Commentary on genesis 1 23 1 translators preface 2 facsimile of the title page to the 1578 english translation 12 epistle of thomas tymme. The creation of the light the first day, genesis 1.
Finally, crowley also writes about nietzsches knowledge of going beyond opposites. 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. The book of genesis is the foundation for the theology of work. Christians and the redemptive act of christ on the cross as the fulfillment of covenant. Librarything is a cataloging and social networking site for booklovers. It also contains the new commentary that crowley wrote in the early 1920s. You can choose to accept the law or not, but you wont be able to claim ignorance of it.
Blessed be god for that book which shows us our remedy, as this opens our wound. Holmes publishing group, 2001 isbn 1558184392 i have studied aleister crowleys prophetic text for a new age known as the book of the law since 1969. The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowleys commentary on the book of the law, the central sacred text of thelema. Neither here nor in verses 1418 is an original creative act implied. The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date. In 2005, with the publication of the second volume of kenneth mathews commentary on genesis, they added another outstanding contribution. Genesis 1 commentary commentary critical and explanatory. Book of the law, written at a time when crowley was openly referring to himself as the great beast 666, he wrote, with my hawks head i peck at the eyes of jesus.
It was during three performances of ritual magic at. The book of genesis, the first book of the hebrew bible and the old testament, is an account of. Aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, 12 october 1875 1 december 1947 was an english occultist, prolific writer and poet, mystic, astrologer, drug experimenter, hedonist, aficionado of chess and mountain climbing, sexual revolutionary and social critic. Dictated to crowley in cairo between noon and 1 pm on three success days in april 1904, the book of the law is the source book and key for crowley students and for the occult in general. Exegetical lessons 1100 on genesis when i exegete a book, i tend to get very bogged down in the details and so, i decided to develop a series of a few short lessons on various chapters of the bible, where i attempt to simply deal with the primary points. Need i add that, as the book itself demonstrates beyond all doubt. The book of the law or liber al vel legis is the central sacred text of the occult tradition of thelema addeddate 20150623 19. Aleister crowley and the book of the law part 1 john kreiter. If, in taking such a course, he is charged with repeating some things which have been said by.
Thelemites are also advised to seek out the genesis of the book of the law by. 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. God blessed them, saying, be fruitful, and multiply fruitfullness is the effect of gods blessing, and must be ascribed to it. God creates a good world and commissions humans to rule it, but they choose rebellion again and again. It is characteristic of all high spiritual vision that the formulation of any idea is immediately destroyed or canceled out by the arising of the contradictory. Decades have passed since this book was released, but the law is for all edited by israel regardie is still the best published version of the crowley commentaries on the book of the law. Those who discuss the contents of this book are to be shunned by all, as centres of pestilence. 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. It is wise to destroy this copy after the first reading. The authorized popular commentary to the book of the law 3rd revised edition by crowley, aleister isbn. The book of the law liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi. 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. This document has been generated from xsl extensible.
Chapter 1 the work of the six days general report chapter 2 creation of man special report b. Holmes publishing group, 2001 isbn 1 558184392 i have studied aleister crowley s prophetic text for a new age known as the book of the law since 1969. The first verse of the bible gives us a satisfying and useful account of the origin of the earth and the heavens. The beginning of the new testament is called genesis too mt.
The reader of genesis has little difficulty recognizing the unity which inheres in the remainder of the book, chapters 1250. Temple of thelema view topic genesis of the book of the. This document has been generated from xsl extensible stylesheet language source with renderx xep formatter, version 3. May 30, 2011 this is liber al vel legis, also known 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. He was an influential member in several occult organizations, including the golden dawn, the a. The world is a great house, consisting of upper and lower stories, the structure stately and magnificent, uniform and convenient, and every room well and wisely furnished. This is liber al vel legis, also known as the book of the law. You can find the best commentary on genesis for you using the tools on the right side. Buy magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law 1st edition by aleister crowley isbn. Whatever we are to make of crowleys private life and to be honest even the most sympathetic biographer would suggest his treatment of others left a lot to be desired the book of the law and thelema represents a fascinating glimpse into the adaptation of an ancient egyptian religion for the modern period. The intent of the creation story is not to give a lesson in physics or.
I have heard rumors that there was a hardback run of the 1st edition, but ive never seen one. Genesis with book summary versebyverse bible commentary. Aleister crowley comments his short work with his usual sense of darkness and secrecy. 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. Help me, o warrior lord of thebes, in my unveiling before the. Vision and the voice with commentary hardcover aleister crowley. Crowley said he wrote the book of the law on 8, 9 and 10 april 1904.
Genesis 1 scofield reference bible commentary bible study tools. Our study of the book of genesis supports a maximalist reading of gen 26. Any discussion of work in biblical perspective eventually finds itself grounded on passages in this book. The word thelema is the english transliteration of the koine greek noun pronounced, will, from the verb. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law. Genesis 111 and work bible commentary theology of work. The law is for all is a collection of aleister crowleys commentary on the book of the.
Read the opening to the book of genesis with fresh eyes. The book of the law and the book of lies by aleister crowley. It is where he penned his credo do what thy will shall be the whole of the law. 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. Genesis 1 commentary old testament matthew henry st.
Much of modern bible scholarship has become obsessed with source criticismthe attempt to try to figure out what literary sources went into the composition of a book of the bible. The name of that book is the book of the law and the name of the crazy genius who wrote it is aleistair crowley. In a time of amazing figures and incredible history, aleistair crowley was arguably one of the most interesting figures of the last century. Even though it is none too easy finding the precise literary classification with which to distinguish these chapters from chapters 1 11 legend is the more commonly applied label, in respect. God separates the earth from the waters, and makes it fruitful. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book. Aleister crowley 18751947, who claimed to be the reincarnation of dr. The book of the law aleister crowley download free pdf. Matthew henry 18 october 1662 22 june 1714 was an english commentator on the bible, who published his works in 1706, sixvolume exposition of the old and new testaments 17081710 or complete commentary, provides an exhaustive verse by verse study of the bible, covering the whole of the old testament, and the gospels and acts in the new testament. Commentary on the book of genesis by matthew henry old. L is the sacred letter in the holy twelvefold table which forms the triangle that stabilizes the universe.
Book of the law by crowley aleister, first edition abebooks. These opening chapters tell us what had been desired by god from the very beginning. Liber al vel legis is the central text of thelema, written by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. Liber al vel legis commonly known as the book of the law, is the central sacred text of. Commentaries on the holy books hardcover aleister crowley. This oftmisunderstood phrase, which forms the basis for crowley s practice of magick, is found in the book of the law. Published in 1974, this edition, magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the law, was a beautiful and amazing limited hardback edition from 93 publishing in montreal. It is the central rite of ordo templi orientis and its ecclesiastical arm, ecclesia gnostica catholica. Lord, open our eyes, that we may see the wondrous things both of thy law and gospel. The faith of humble christians understands this better than the fancy of the most learned men.
The introduction is not actually a part of the book. The book called for a new age of global conflict, constant bloodshed, and the eventual. Genesis is incomparably significant for the theology of work because it tells the story of gods work of creation, the. The text describes how the lord spoke all things into being except humankind, whom he created in his image. The book of the law by crowley, aleister and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It was edited to be a primer of sorts into crowley s general interpretations about the sometimes opaque text of liber legis. Gnostic mass technically called liber xv or book 15 on a visit to moscow in 1915 e. It contains the old comment on the book of the law from equinox vol 1 no 7. The lively faith of humble christians understands this matter better than the elevated. 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. Genesis of the book of the law part 1 holmes publishing booklet. Modern commentaries on the book of genesis can be almost worthless. John dee among others, lived in england from 1875 through 1947. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Although there is no proof that abraham knew the rabbinic oral law in advance, as some of the talmudic sages contended, there is strong evidence for the existence of a universal moral law that is in some sense built into creation. 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. An extended commentary on the book of the law, by aleister crowley based upon some factors, reading this e book will certainly provide more perks. It replaces the moral and religious sanctions of the past, which have everywhere broken down, by a principle valid for each man and woman in the world, and selfevidently indefeasible. Genesis 1 matthew henrys commentary on the whole bible. Chapters 1 17 the new international commentary on the old testament by hamilton, victor p. Berashith an essay in ontology aleister crowley book of ceremonial magic, the a. The effect producedthe heaven and the earth, that is, the world, including the whole frame and furniture of the universe, the world and all things therein, acts xvii. Let gods people cast their care upon him, and not be troubled about what they shall eat, and what they shall drink. The book includes crowleys liber al vel legis as well as two sets of. Aleister crowley, born edward alexander crowley, was a british occultist, writer, mountaineer, philosopher, poet, and mystic. Aleister crowley the book of the law liber al vel legis. He was born edward alexander crowley on october 12, 1875. Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by xciii 418 to dclxvi title.
The law includes the five books of the pentateuch genesis, exodus, leviticus. Magical and philosophical commentaries on the book of the. A word list at the end explains words with a star by them. Genesis chapter 1 genesis 1 consists of 31 verses and provides an overview of how the world was created in 6 days. The book of the law liber al vel legis aleister crowley.
Jul 26, 2011 the commentary to the book of the law, ii. Lifeis a wasting thing, its strength is not the strength of stones. In the beginning god created the heaven and the earth. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the book of the law. It is fairly short and has often been issued in pamphlet form. Crowley was also an influential member in several occult organizations. 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. Aleister crowley on friedrich nietzsche thelemic union. The book includes crowley s liber al vel legis as well as two sets of reflective commentaries written at a later date.
Liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx as delivered by lxxviii xciii unto dclxvi with a commentary by the beast, to mega therion 666. An extended commentary on the book of the law, by aleister crowley. Can someone explain the comment in the book of the law. Hamilton the book of genesis chapters 1 17 and the book of genesis chapters 1850 the new international commentary on the old testament, 1990, 1995. Genesis 1 commentary matthew henrys complete commentary. The introduction is not actually a part of the book, and is. Commentary on the vision and the voice ccccxviii of the 30. It was written down by aleister crowley in cairo, egypt in the year 1904. Whosoever disregards this does so at his own risk and peril. The authorized popular commentary of liber al vel legis sub figura ccxx, the book of the law by aleister crowley. The new and old commentaries to liber al vel legis, the. An easyenglish bible version and commentary 2800 word vocabulary on the book of genesis.
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