Qabalah of 50 Gates (Hardcover)

~ Steven Ashe (Author)

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This First Hardback Edition of Qabalah of 50 Gates delves into the lore of the internal journey of the Golden Dawn initiate employing the approach of the Yetzirahtic story telling tradition, incorporating lore from the mythos-cycle of Golden Dawn Hermetics, Aleister Crowley's 'Thelema' and the mercurial methodology of Gurdjieff. By the author of The Complete Golden Dawn Initiate the work melds the traditions of Magick and Alchemy, drawing upon the legends of the mediaeval alchemic-philosophers, the infinity-mathematics of Georg Cantor, the tantric mysticism of Aleister Crowley. It is a tour de force of parables describing the experience of each of the 50 Gates of the Qabalah which combine to present a puzzle within an enigma within a mystery. An erudite introduction by the author explains the symbolism featuring throughout the work. A Delight for the serious student of the Golden Dawn Qabalah.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 148 pages
• Publisher: Lulu Enterprises, UK Ltd (August 7, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 184799914X
• ISBN-13: 978-1847999146
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 6 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 12 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #2,205,020 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A truly inspired work, July 12, 2008

By	Damian Murphy (Seattle, WA United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Qabalah of 50 Gates (Paperback)

Simply put, this book is a tremendous breath of fresh air which comes sorely needed in the dusty library that is 99% of modern occult writing. Many books on the subject of Western hermetic magic, specifically Golden Dawn or Thelemic magic, come out every year, containing little more than the same rituals, techniques and maxims re-hashed again and again and again. This book is truly different. I can honestly say that I've never seen anything like it before. It is a true original, a genuine work of inspiration.
Adapting the Sufi tradition of passing on sacred knowledge through allegorical stories, Ashe presents stories for 35 of the 50 Gates of Understanding (the first ten are elucidated directly, while gates 46-50 are presented in a slightly different form). The stories feature three main characters: Kif, Kilo and Coconut; representing the Neschamah, the Ruach and the Nephesch respectively. The characters weave in and out of the narrative throughout the course of the 50 gates, interacting with each other sometimes directly and sometimes indirectly. Each story stands on its own as a single lesson or allegory, while collectively they weave an intricate parable of the evolution of the soul. The whole work is shot through with the light of direct experience, rising far above the level of intellectual speculation.
The book is a pleasure to read. Time and time again I've come back to it, pondering the various levels of meaning contained within the stories. More than once it's helped me come to grips with some elusive aspect of my own spiritual progress. I highly recommend it to all seekers on the path of occult wisdom.

5.0 out of 5 stars Inspirational, March 23, 2009

By	A. McDonald "A. McDonald" (TN United States) - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

This review is from: Qabalah of 50 Gates (Paperback)

This book is a nice read and quite inspiring, in introducing the reader to the 50 gates. One must ponder and examine within to obtain some of the lessons here, and is especially effective for Thelemic students and adepts. I might add that this book is included in the "The Complete Golden Dawn Initiate", as well. This is a well done, inspirational book, and I can highly recommend it.