The Angelical Language, Volume I: The Complete History and Mythos of the Tongue of Angels [Hardcover]

Aaron Leitch (Author)

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Series: The Angelical Language | Publication Date: May 8, 2010

The Angelical language channeled by alchemist Edward Kelley and recorded by royal astrologer John Dee has mystified magicians, linguists, historians, and cryptographers for generations. It’s even rumored that the language may be an encryption method of some kind, unbroken to this day. This fascinating, in-depth analysis reveals the truth behind the saga of two Renaissance wizards who spoke with angels and received instruction in the celestial tongue.

This volume begins with an exploration of the mystical traditions that influenced Dee's work—the Fifty Gates of Binah, the legends of Enoch, and the Book of Soyga. It presents an in-depth study of the forty-nine Tables of Loagaeth (Speech From God), the forty-eight Angelical Keys (or Calls), and the drama surrounding them as chronicled in Dee's journals. Special features include an analysis of the translations of the 48 Keys, instructions for the magickal use of Angelical characters, and a complete Angelical Psalter.

Aaron Leitch’s long-awaited masterwork reveals in plain language—for the first time ever—how the Angelical language was received, for what it was intended, and how to use it properly, providing a fascinating historical context for its practical application in The Angelical Language, Volume II: An Encyclopedic Lexicon of the Tongue of Angels.

“The Angelical Language is the single most comprehensive text ever written on the subject of the Enochian magical system and language of Elizabethan luminary, Dr. John Dee. This two-volume magnum opus demonstrates Aaron Leitch’s familiarity with practical magic as well as his skill as a meticulous researcher. A must-have book.”— Chic Cicero and Sandra Tabatha Cicero, Chief Adepts of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn

 

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About the Author

Aaron Leitch (Florida) has been a scholar and spiritual seeker for over a decade. His explorations have taken him into many fascinating areas of human spirituality, their history, and their modern practice. His writings (both in print and on the web) cover such varied fields as Middle Eastern Religion and Mythology, Shamanism, Neoplatonism, Hermeticism and Alchemy, Traditional Wicca and Neopaganism, The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Thelema, Angelology, Qabalah, Enochiana, Psychology and Consciousness Expansion, Cyberspace, and Modern Social Commentary.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; 1 edition (May 8, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0738714909
• ISBN-13: 978-0738714905
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.4 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #226,022 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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Aaron Leitch has been an independent scholar and spiritual seeker for over two decades. He is a member of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, the Ordo Stella Matutina and the academic Societas Magica. His writings (both in print and on the web) cover such varied fields as ancient Middle Eastern religion and mythology, Solomonic mysticism, shamanism, Neoplatonism, Hermeticism and Alchemy, Traditional Wicca and Neopaganism, The Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, Thelema, Angelology, Qabalah, Enochiana, African Diaspora Religions, Hexcraft and Hoodoo folk traditions, Psychology and Consciousness Expansion, Cyberspace and Virtual Reality and modern social commentary.

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20 of 21 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended for beginner and advanced students alike, May 1, 2010

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This review is from: The Angelical Language, Volume I: The Complete History and Mythos of the Tongue of Angels (Hardcover)

This is good stuff, very good indeed!

Aaron Leitch has done the field of Enochian studies a great service in producing this two-volume opus, in which he explains his research into the interworking of some of the must puzzling parts of Dee & Kelley's work. In particular, through his exploration of the mysterious Liber Loagaeth and its integration and inter-relationships with the 48 Enochian Keys, Jewish mysticism (Qabalah, specifically the Merkavah), and more, the author gives the student of Enochian magick a coherent framework with which to work.

Although I may not agree with every aspect of Aaron's interpretations or analyses, or the decision to ignore some important aspects of the Dee corpus (especially the 19-day working), this work taken as a whole is overwhelmingly successful and deserves to be read by both beginning students and advanced adepts of the Enochian system. I have no qualms about recommending it highly.

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A seriously good study, January 28, 2011

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This review is from: The Angelical Language, Volume I: The Complete History and Mythos of the Tongue of Angels (Hardcover)

Aaron has set a new standard in the world of Enochian practice and study.

Its a breath of fresh air to come across some new material that ISN'T the same oversimplified Golden Dawn style of Enochian magic that has flooded most of market (not to say this doesn't have its place and kudos to the authors the are exploring new ground).

There's not much else to say that hasn't been mention in the above reviews - apart from - if your serious about Enochian magic... you will want to read this book! Looking foward to any future works.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Angelical Language (Vol I & II), August 14, 2011

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Only occasionally does Llewellyn Publications release a title that is miles above there average books. Three Books of Occult Philosophy is one example that stands out. With the release of the two volume, The Angelical Language by Aaron Leitch, Llewellyn has raised the bare even higher. Not matter what your occult interests these are must have books. If you are new to the occult and magick, these are books that will provide a solid and sound basis for further study.