777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley. Magick. Occult. Thelema

777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley. Magick. Occult. Thelema

 "777 and Other Qabalistic Writings of Aleister Crowley" is a useful book of correspondences.

A unique collection of Qabalistic texts that includes Gematria, 777, and Sepher Sephiroth.

Gematria provides essential explanations of theoretical and practical Qabalistic number analysis and philosophy. “An Essay in Number,” also included, provides invaluable insights into key numbers as well as techniques and safeguards for practical magical work. Gematria was first published in The Equinox, vol. 1. no. 5.

777 itself contains, in concise tabulated form, an overview of symbolism of the major world religions, as well as the system of correspondence of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. In short, it is a complete magical and philosophical dictionary—a key to all religion and practical occultism—an amazing work whose value has been recognized through many editions since its first appearance in 1909 and subsequent enlargement in 1955.

The third text in this collection is Sepher Sephiroth, a unique dictionary listing hundreds of Hebrew words arranged by numerical value. It was compiled jointly by Aleister Crowley and Allan Bennett and first appeared in The Equinox, vol. 1, no. 8.

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Arbatel. Concerning the Magic of the Ancients. Occult. Grimoire. Joseph H. Peterson

Arbatel. Concerning the Magic of the Ancients. Occult. Grimoire. Joseph H. Peterson

 

I'm enjoying "Arbatel: Concerning the Magic of the Ancient" edited by Joseph H. Peterson.

In many ways, Arbatel is unique among texts on magic. Unlike the vast majority of writings, it is clear, concise, and elegantly written. The practical instructions are straightforward and undemanding. When it first appeared in 1575, it attracted the attention of people with a surprisingly broad range of agendas, including some of the finest minds of the time. Often quoted and reprinted, both praised and condemned, its impact on western esoteric philosophy has been called "overwhelming."

Arbatel's magic is full of wonder and free from the sinister elements usually associated with texts on the subject. But it is about more than magic; filled with gnomic wisdom, it urges us to help our neighbors, be positive and grateful, and use time wisely. Above all, it teaches us to pay attention, looking for the wondrous and miraculous. In fact, to the author this virtually defines the magus.

* Included are illustrations, bibliography, index, and original Latin text.

* First English translation published since in 1655.

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The Tarot. A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages. Paul Foster Case. BOTA

The Tarot. A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages. Paul Foster Case. BOTA

I'm enjoying "The Tarot: A Key to the Wisdom of the Ages" by Paul Foster Case.



Many students of the Western esoteric tradition consider Paul Foster Case's The Tarotthe finest explanation that has yet appeared on the occult meaning of numbers, the construction of the Tarot, and the attribution of the 22 Major Trumps to the Hebrew alphabet.

In clear and understandable language, Case elucidates the Tarot tradition and technique for the modern thinker. Students of the Tarot will find in these pages the necessary information to understand and apply the principles of Tarot-and the correspondences of symbol, tone, color, and number-to the art of daily living. The author also includes extremely useful chapters on methods of study and Tarot divination.

In this 2006 edition, the book appears for the first time with an index and an appendix of resources. Here is a genuine underground masterpiece, made available to a broad new readership.

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Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins 

Portrait Sketch of

Max Theon

Louis-Maximilian Bimstein

(1848 - 1927)

Jewish Kabbalist and Occultist

Ceremonial Magician

Influence on

The Theosophical Society

and

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

Founder of 

The Cosmic Movement

by Travis Simpkins

The Theosophical Society and 

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

For more info, please visit:

arianuova.org/max-theon

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

 

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins 

Portrait Sketch of

Max Theon

Louis-Maximilian Bimstein

(1848 - 1927)

Jewish Kabbalist and Occultist

Ceremonial Magician

Influence on

The Theosophical Society

and

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

Founder of 

The Cosmic Movement

by Travis Simpkins

The Theosophical Society and 

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

For more info, please visit:

arianuova.org/max-theon

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

 

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins 

Portrait Sketch of

Max Theon

Louis-Maximilian Bimstein

(1848 - 1927)

Jewish Kabbalist and Occultist

Ceremonial Magician

Influence on

The Theosophical Society

and

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

Founder of 

The Cosmic Movement

by Travis Simpkins

The Theosophical Society and 

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

For more info, please visit:

arianuova.org/max-theon

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

 

The Essential Kabbalah. The Heart of Jewish Mysticism. Daniel C. Matt

The Essential Kabbalah. The Heart of Jewish Mysticism. Daniel C. Matt

"The Essential Kabbalah" by Dr. Daniel C. Matt is a good and very concise book on the subject.


"Daniel Matt's The Essential Kabbalah is all at once a striking anthology, an original meditation, and a mystic philosophy of life. Readers will return to this book again and again to see have they have grown, and to measure their souls against its deep, poetic wisdom."--David Wolpe, author of The Healer of Shattered Hearts: A Jewish View of God.

Daniel Matt's continued wonder at the confounding brilliance of kabbalistic writings is evident in this loving presentation of the key texts from the Jewish mystical tradition. This fine sampling of works from the earliest medieval European texts to 20th-century interpretations includes poems, symbolic stories, meditations, and ruminations by such important figures as Moses de Leon, Moses Cordovero, Isaac Luria, and Abraham Isaac Kook. Matt's translations have both a spareness and a poetic flair that makes reading these highly esoteric selections a richly moving experience.

The words of 14th-century mystic Shem Tov ibn Shem Tov, for example, are rendered with a startling immediacy: "How did God create the world? Like a person taking a deep breath and holding it, so that the small contains the large. Similarly God contracted his light to a divine handbreadth, and the world was left in darkness. In the darkness God carved cliffs and hewed rocks to clear the wondrous paths of wisdom." A short introduction traces the history of Kabbalah, explaining its salient concepts and symbols, and extensive notes provide background on the featured texts and writers. A brief bibliography is provided for those who will want to savor more of these extraordinary texts after tasting their richness in this collection.

A translation of the Kabbalah for the layperson includes a compact presentation of each primary text and features a practical analysis and vital historical information that offer insight into the various aspects of Jewish mysticism.

Daniel C. Matt has written many books and articles on Jewish spirituality, including Zohar:The Book of Enlightenment and God and the Big Bang. He is a professor of Jewish mysticism at the Center for Jewish Studies, Graduate Theological Union, Berkeley, CA.

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins 

Portrait Sketch of

Max Theon

Louis-Maximilian Bimstein

(1848 - 1927)

Jewish Kabbalist and Occultist

Ceremonial Magician

Influence on

The Theosophical Society

and

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

Founder of 

The Cosmic Movement

by Travis Simpkins

The Theosophical Society and 

The Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor

For more info, please visit:

arianuova.org/max-theon

Max Theon. Kabbalah. Occult. Magick. Hermetic Brotherhood of Luxor. by Travis Simpkins

 

The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered. Robert Eisenman. Michael Wise

The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered. Robert Eisenman. Michael Wise

"The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered" by Robert Eisenman and Michael Wise is concise and insightful.


Two scholars compile and interpret fifty documents that are key and previously inaccessible portions of the Dead Sea Scrolls.


"For the first time the public will be able to see the most interesting and exciting texts from the unpublished corpus and judge for itself. Providing precise English translations and complete transcriptions into modern Hebrew characters, The Dead Sea Scrolls Uncovered makes generally available in a clear and accessible style fifty of the best texts. Accompanied by incisive and readable commentaries aimed at both lay person and scholar alike, these texts provide exciting and ground-breaking insights into Messianism, an alternative presentation of the flood story, ecstatic visions, prophecies, Mysteries, astrology, divination, and much more." "This is nothing less than the literature of the Messianic Movement in Palestine. Responsible for the uprising that led to the destruction of the Temple in Jerusalem, its later stages are virtually indistinguishable from the rise of Christianity in Palestine. Professors Eisenman's and Wise's research will go a long way towards solving the problem of the Scrolls in the context of Jewish history of the period and shed new light on the formation of early Christianity."

The Chicken Qabalah. Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford. Lon Milo DuQuette

The Chicken Qabalah. Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford. Lon Milo DuQuette

I had recommended "The Chicken Qabalah" by Lon Milo DuQuette to someone fairly recently. The thought inspired me to revisit the text for myself as well. This is one of the most entertaining books about the Qabalah.


A unique and humorous and also practical approach to the increasingly popular study of Qabalah. This is a seriously funny book! Traditional Qabalistic (or Cabalistic, or, indeed, Kabbalistic read this book to find out what the difference is...we know you've always wondered) sources tend to be a bit, er, dry. DuQuette spices up the Qabalah and makes it come alive, restoring the joy of learning the fundamentals of this admittedly arcane system by using simple, amusing anecdotes and metaphors. This account, written psuedepigraphically (fictitiously attributed to a supposed authority), allows DuQuette as Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford to soar to outrageous heights and, when necessary, stand apart from the silliness to highlight the golden eggs of Qabalistic wisdom nested therein. Sure to be a revelation to those who think that learning about the Qabalah needs to be tedious and serious, DuQuette shows that great truths can be transmitted through the medium of laughter. It's s Dilettante's Guide to What You Do and Do Not Need to Know to Become a Qabalist.

The Science of the Kabbalah. Lazare Lenain. Translated by Piers Vaughan. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

The Science of the Kabbalah. Lazare Lenain. Translated by Piers Vaughan. Portrait by Travis Simpkins

My author portrait of Piers A. Vaughan, 33° is featured on the back cover of his translation of The Science of the Kabbalah by Lazare Lenain. It is published by Rose Circle Books. The text focuses on the three Geniuses which hold power over various aspects of one's life (the Elemental, the Astrological and the Divine). Supplemental material has been added by the translator to aide in putting that information to practical use. As with his earlier esoteric books related to Martinism, Piers Vaughan has done a great service in translating and publishing this rare work.

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