The Book of Lies. Aleister Crowley was a leading figure in the 1900-century occultism. Despite a bad reputation that pursued Crowley and his ideas, he has strongly influenced new age movements. In occult circles, he is best known as the author of the Book of the Law, the central text of Thelema, a religious and philosophical system. Crowley was also an influential member of several occult organizations and orders, including Golden Dawn, A. ‘. A.’. and Ordo Templi Orientis.
He received much attention during his lifetime in part because he was a proponent of a morality that was before his time and because he busied with the occult sciences. He attracted several media and the authorities’ attention and was 1923 exiled from Italy because of his open criticism of Mussolini. He is depicted on the Beatles album Sgt. Pepper’s Lonely Hearts Club Band.
Crowley has often been associated with Satanism, mainly because he referred to himself as a beast 666th This interpretation, however flawed, at Crowley’s life project was to create a new spiritual and philosophical flow, Thelema, based on a series of scriptures. Crowley designed the tarot cards Aleister Crowley’s Thoth Tarot.
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About the book
“The Book of Lies” by Aleister Crowley, written in the early 20th century. Aleister Crowley (1875-1947) was a controversial and prominent figure in the occult, ceremonial magic, and metaphysical explorations. His “The Book of Lies,” first published in 1913, is a complex work that continues to be the subject of study and interpretation within occult circles. It is not a “book of lies” in the conventional sense of promoting falsehood or deception but rather is intended as a work of mysticism and philosophy wrapped in a literary riddle.
The book consists of 93 chapters, each of which is quite short, and includes both poetry and prose. It’s written in symbolic language, meant to both reveal and conceal Crowley’s mystical and magical philosophy, drawing on various sources, including:
- Eastern and Western religions and philosophies,
- Metaphysical and alchemical concepts,
- The tradition of the Kabbalah within Jewish mysticism,
- Elements of his own esoteric organization, the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.).
One of the core themes of “The Book of Lies” is the concept of the True Will, a central aspect of Crowley’s teachings. Each person’s True Will is considered their highest purpose or calling in life, and the book explores the layers of self-deception and societal conditioning that can obscure this will.
It’s important to note that Crowley’s work can be quite controversial and is often considered provocative, with dense symbolism and a mix of sincerity and dark humor. It’s not a straightforward text and is often viewed differently depending on the interpreter’s own philosophical and spiritual orientations.
Given the challenging nature of the text, if you’re seriously interested in understanding “The Book of Lies,” you might find it beneficial to read it alongside works by authors who specialize in esoteric studies or Crowley’s teachings to help decipher its content and context.
666= 18 18=9 9= man
Was listening to this during a boring class and let me tell you it was a wild ride. Some of the things said shocked me and some kinda made me laugh
You all talk nonsense
Utter* Rubbish**!
Nay***,
I forget****?
Or
Do
I?
Ta! Ma!
Shh!
666
Commentary:
*: Upsilon (U) or Atu XXII by Greek Qabalah, which corresponds to the first path up the Right Hand Pillar on the Tree of Life, Jachin, whose color is represented in radiant white, as the milk of the stars, but in a more degraded form in Pisces (as opposed to Aquarius).
**: Also reason is a lie, for there is a factor infinite and unknown. (AL, paraphrased).
***: The First Cause in Kether is preceded by AIN, which descends into a state of ‘contraction’ (Qabalists may refer to the idea of the ‘Tzimtzum’ and Ein Soph’s ‘reverse generative’ process. Thus the first and final path on the Tree of Life connects the Veils of Negative existence with The Crown of All. This symbolized by Atu XXV – The Star (or The Dragon, by a less complete form that describes the first important Alchemical process).
****: See my upcoming volume: ‘The Order of the East’ for an in depth look at the activities and hitherto incomprehensible secrets of an internationally famous Society of Rosicrucian Brothers (at last and real!).
-Ed.
PS: All typos and left out comments are intentional. This is not a self contained entry, as the Book of Lies (supposedly) is.
-Fr. P.
i just like it
i admire the book of lies because i read some crowley quotes they are good thats why i want read the book of lies
just downloaded it il read it tomorrow