The Sword and the Serpent (Magical Philosophy, Vol 2) [Paperback]

Melita Denning (Author), Osborne Phillips (Author), Carl Wesehcke (Author)

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Publication Date: April 1988 | Series: Magical Philosophy, Vol 2 (Book 2)

The inner world gives rise to the outer world, and the magician must learn to manipulate this inner world to create physical changes. Qabalistic study allows this integration. This is the comprehensive guide to the Magickal Qabala with extensive correspondences as well as techniques.

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Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips are internationally-recognized authorities on the mainstream Western Mysteries and are two of the foremost exponents of the Ogdoadic Tradition, that premier hermetic school whose keywords are knowledge and regeneration, and whose influence and works are historically traceable for the past one thousand years.

The authors received their major esoteric training in the magical order Aurum Solis, a society which was founded in 1897 and which has continued in active existence to the present day. On July 8, 1987, the authors, then heads of Aurum Solis, retired from the Order; but on June 23, 1988, at the unanimous request of the members, they resumed office.

In 1997, Melita Denning passed from this earth.

Melita Denning and Osborne Phillips are internationally recognized
authorities on the Western Mysteries and two of the foremost exponents of
the Ogdoadic Tradition, the premier hermetic school whose influence and
works are historically traceable for the past one thousand years. The authors
both served as Grand Masters in the magical order Aurum Solis, which
was founded in 1897 and is still active today. Phillips lives in the United
Kingdom. Denning passed from this earth in 1997.

--This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Details

• Paperback: 500 pages
• Publisher: Llewellyn Publications; Revised edition (April 1988)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0875421970
• ISBN-13: 978-0875421971
• Product Dimensions: 8.9 x 6 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 0.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,133,619 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterpiece, October 17, 2009

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Christopher R. Travers "Einhverfr" (Chelan, WA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Sword & the Serpent: The Two-Fold Qabalistic Universe (The Magical Philosophy) (Paperback)

This work covers the Tree of Life in both macrocosmic and microcosmic applications, as well as some basic elements of Hermetic magic(k) using this structure. There are many books that cover the same material.

Three things however really set this book apart. The first is that the book weaves in diverse sources from big bang theory through major Neoplatonists such as Plotinus. The authors display wisdom in selecting elements and bring tremendous knowledge to bear. Secondly, the book includes, in the discussion of the Tree of Life, clear instructions relating to Theurgy. This provides opportunities to put into practice material from the book right away.

The final element is that the authors demonstrate a mature understanding of the material in question. This book is a classic which will be of use to Hermetic magicians for many years to come. Highly recommended.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best Qabalah Book!, June 2, 2009

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This review is from: The Sword and the Serpent (Magical Philosophy, Vol 2) (Paperback)

What a book! If you want a book on Qabalah, this one is the best I have ever found. It covers more material than you can absorb in several readings. Good readability and Excellent in material in depth and details. Highly, highly recommended!