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The Temple of High Witchcraft: Ceremonies, Spheres and The Witches' Qabalah (Penczak Temple Series)

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This book is the fourth in a series on Witchcraft by Penczak. It follows a very similar layout to previous volumes. The first four chapters introductory reading, then thirteen lessons to be studied in a year and a day. The first lesson is basics, then one lesson for each sepherot (plus Da'ath), then ending with an initiation. The material on the Qabalah follows orthodox Golden Dawn teaching very closely. There us not much material on the 22 connecting paths nor on the Tarot. In fact it is remarkable how little information is conveyed in 500+ pages. Other writers cover much more in less space. But this is not necessarily a bad thing. For pagans unfamiliar with the Qabalah the conversational tone and lucid exposition is very helpful in learning what is, in my opinion, a dry and intellectual subject. All in all, I would say this book will be of interest mainly to those familiar with his three previous volumes. Ceremonial magicians will find it too elementary to be of much use. But for pagans who are curious about the Qabalah and how it could be incorporated it into their craft, it can be very useful.

i have enjoyed other books by this author, but this is by far his greatest work. the qabalah is a subject i have had some difficulty with over the years even with such refernce tools as kraigs modern magic and witcombs magicians companion in my library. this book presents the material in a way that is very accessable to most readers and is very detailed in the attributes of the spheres to include assosciated dieties from all pantheons and related spell work. if you are interested in this subject and wish a more thorough insight into its mysteries, especially from the perspective of a witch, this book is invaluable.

This book, quite honestly had me falling asleep while I was reading it. I couldn't even learn anything because it was just so uninteresting. Definitely not the best way to teach modern witchcraft.

This book is very well written and easy to understand. The daily exercises it gives you will enhance your magick abilities as well as teach you better meditating skills. I would have to say that this book is a must have for anyone interested in Wicca as well as anyone studying the path.

The fourth volume in Christopher Penczak's series on witchcraft, TEMPLE OF HIGH WITCHCRAFT: CEREMONIES, SPHERES AND THE WITCHES' QABALAH introduces a focus on ceremonial magick, offering teachers which correspond to the element of air and guide users in basic concepts, history, and skills in a series of overviews, introductions and informal to formal lessons covering symbols, elementals, pathworking and much more. The conclusion is a ritual initiation using witchcraft traditions, making this a top 'must have' pick for any collection strong in Wiccan concepts and practices.

I liked this book. It inspires and educates at the same time. Great for a learning pagan and experienced one also.