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The Holy Books of Thelema [Paperback]

Aleister Crowley (Author)
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Aleister Crowley (1875-1947), who claimed to be the re-incarnation of Dr. John Dee among others, lived in England from 1875 through 1947. He is the author of several Weiser Books titles, including Book of Thoth, Diary of a Drug Fiend, Magick, Book of Lies, Book of the Law and 777 & Other Qabalistic Writings.

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  • Paperback: 322 pages
  • Publisher: Weiser Books (November 1, 1983)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0877286868
  • ISBN-13: 978-0877286868
  • Product Dimensions: 8.8 x 6 x 0.9 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 1.1 pounds
  • Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #678,666 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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“ With the exception of Liber Librea, this book gives great insight upon Thelema. ” "highpriestnc"  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Just by reading the beautiful prose of this wonderful book you will become enlightened. ” Douglas Dern  |  3 reviewers made a similar statement
“ Convenient in content and presentation, provides easy reference between texts. ” Michael F. Hammell  |  1 reviewer made a similar statement
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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Modern Gnostic Writings June 17, 2005
By R. Frost
Format:Paperback
"The Holy Books of Thelema" contain some of the most beautiful, insightful prose I have ever read...comparable to the writings of the ancient gnostics or the poetry of William Blake. This Book, as well as the writings of Crowley in general are highly recommended, especially "The Book of the Law", "The Book of Lies", "The Confessions of Aleister Crowley", and "The Vision and the Voice. For comparable writings...see "The Nag Hammadi Library", Carl Jung's "Seven Sermons to the Dead", and "The Holy Fire of St. Michael" by Richard Michael Willoughby.
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24 of 27 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Crowley's Legacy December 24, 2000
By James Robert French
Format:Paperback|Amazon Verified Purchase
The Holy books of Thelema stand quite apart from the technical works Crowley wrote throughout his life. They were "received" or channeled if you will, rather than developed by Crowley's ego (by which I mean his mortal psyche). Every Liber is a gem, proving to anyone who reads them with an open mind that Crowley was a true prophet. Within you will find not only the Book of the Law, but the Liber Lapis Lazuli and the Book of the Heart Gird Round by the Serpent. The latter is a spiritual masterpiece equal to Liber AL. I reccomend that the Holy Books be read slowly, perhaps a passage at a time. That way, they'll sink in.
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19 of 22 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars Holy Books Presage New and Greater Civilization August 22, 1998
By shri@globalserve.net
Format:Paperback
Despite some typographical errors and the fact that the editors chose the earliest instead of the latest rescensions of several books, this book is a worthy addition to the library of anyone truly interested in comparative Spirituality, even if they are not especially interested in Aleister Crowley's Thelemic cultus. Aleister Crowley never surpassed his own Thelemic "holy books," about which he was uncharacteristically silent, especially the Book of the Heart Girt about by the Serpent and the Book of the Freed or the Blue Stone, which are as beautiful and profound as the greatest Spiritual literature of any time or people. Many will find some sections, especially the Book of the Law, disturbing, but closer scrutiny will reveal a deep penetration of many difficult Spiritual questions which are not satisfactorily resolved in many other religions, and a keen and penetrating insight into the brutalities of the 21st century, which mark the necessary Next Step in a transition to a new and a greater civilization. Now the Holy Books need to be reissued in a truly critical edition, with alternative readings, footnotes, appendices explaining all of the allusions, and a comprehensive book, chapter, and verse index.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Highly collectable copy of "The Holy Books Of Thelema"
This is the very nice blonde sail-cloth edition of the Equinox Vol. III, No. 9. "The Holy Books Of Thelema. Read more
Published on February 5, 2010 by Walter Five
5.0 out of 5 stars Necessary Learning Tool
Excellent compilation of all the fundamental texts necessary to cover this area of esoteric enquiry. Convenient in content and presentation, provides easy reference between texts. Read more
Published on May 6, 2007 by Michael F. Hammell
4.0 out of 5 stars Very decent.
Appart from the fact that the texts within are written in a poetic style, and the fact that they make no literal sense, this book is somewhat enlightening. Read more
Published on March 15, 2007 by Alexander Peck
4.0 out of 5 stars Thelema's Bible...
The Holy Books of Thelema contains the essence of the magical system of Aleister Crowley. These books were 'inspired' or Class A material, which means they were meant to be... Read more
Published on February 9, 2007 by Preston Halcomb
5.0 out of 5 stars Smyth-sewn ?
I was disappointed recently to find this paperback edition of Holy Books in a bookshop, only to find it perfect-bound, on dubious paper. Read more
Published on November 30, 2005 by moosbrugger123
5.0 out of 5 stars The Inspired Works
This is a compendium of Aleister Crowley's Class A inspired writings. Included in the book is a chapter containing The Book of the Law, which remains Crowley's most enduring works... Read more
Published on November 11, 2005 by Joseph Adams
5.0 out of 5 stars The Foundation Papers of Scientific Illuminism
Here, collected in one volume, is the entire canon of class A papers of the Argentum Astrum (minus a small introductory note to be found in "Treasure-House of Images" and a passage... Read more
Published on March 1, 2005 by Cicada
5.0 out of 5 stars get enlightened
Ever thousand years or so such a profound book is received on this plane. This book speaks to your uncounsious mind. Read more
Published on September 8, 2003 by Douglas Dern
4.0 out of 5 stars "Inspired" writings of Aleister Crowley--aka, Master Therion
These "Inspired" writings of Aleister Crowley--aka, Master Therion--are compiled into "The Holy Books of Thelema" for the studious Thelemite. Read more
Published on June 8, 2003 by Graham D. Lincoln
5.0 out of 5 stars The Thelemic Book to Get
I say this with hesitation, but this is the closest thing to a Bible (as in a "revealed book") that Thelemite will ever need. Read more
Published on October 27, 2000 by "snowcatguy"
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