Qabalah: A Magical Primer [Paperback]

John Bonner (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: March 1, 2002

"Few books succeed as well as John Bonner's work in making the Qabalah accessible through a comprehensive overview of ... the Tree of Life." - From the Foreword While it began as a mystical interpretation of Jewish scriptural texts, today Qabalah is much more. As John Bonner writes in his introduction, "Qabalah is a metaphysical philosophy, or rather a theosophy, that sets out to answer a series of vital questions regarding the nature of God, His creation, and the place of man in His divine plan." It is a living, growing system of personal development. In addition, much of contemporary Western magick is founded on the work of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, which based its ritual and teachings firmly in Qabalah. This scholarly introduction explores the mysteries of Qabalah through the symbolism of the Tree of Life and its four distinct elements: the three Pillars of Manifestation, the ten Holy Sephiroth, the Paths that run to and from the Sephiroth, and the Veils. For each Sephirah, Bonner provides detailed information on magical, astrological, and tarot correspondences - as well as how different religious traditions relate to the concepts contained in each.

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About the Author

John Bonner holds a certificate in education from the University of London Institute of Education. He has been a student of Qabalah for over 25 years. He is married to artist Susan Jameson.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Red Wheel / Weiser (March 1, 2002)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1578632110
• ISBN-13: 978-1578632114
• Product Dimensions: 8.2 x 5.2 x 0.7 inches
• Shipping Weight: 9.9 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #508,255 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent intro, March 10, 2004

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This review is from: Qabalah: A Magical Primer (Paperback)

I was so curious about qabalah but afraid I could never even begin to understand it. This book is great--takes you from knowing nothing about Qabalah (like me) and works toward a very in-depth overview of the whole subject. I can't stress enough how understandable it was. It's slow reading, but so worth it! Highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This Book Is Pure Gold!, October 17, 2004

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Lex Pro Omnibus Est "93" (Lost Angels CA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Qabalah: A Magical Primer (Paperback)

Absolutely the BEST book I've ever come across covering all the basics of Thelemic Qabalah, period!!! Written in a concise, easy to understand narrative, touches base on all basic aspects of the Holy Tree and it's correspondences including the interelation of Hebrew, the Tarot, the Four Worlds, etc.. all with great diagrams, also!!!

If your an Aspirant, or just interested in the Western Tradition & Magick, this book is a MUST HAVE! for your collection. Don't even think about it, buy it, I can't recommend it enough...

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great Work!, April 15, 2006

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Jonathan LVX "Seeker of the Mysteries" (England) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Qabalah: A Magical Primer (Paperback)

This is an excellent primer in Magickal Qabalah. The practical approach taken by the author and his easy to follow and flowing writing style makes this book an excellent read for students interested in magickal qabalah.

Read this book if you are new to the system, or if you struggle(d) with books such as Mystical Qabalah by Dion Fortune.

Highly recommended!