The Book of the Law

Book • 2014

This book, also known as Liber AL vel Legis, was dictated to Aleister Crowley in Cairo between April 8th and 10th, 1904, by an entity named Aiwass.

It forms the core of Crowley's philosophical and spiritual system of Thelema.

The text challenges conventional morality and spirituality, promoting a philosophy of individual freedom and self-realization through the central tenet 'Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law.' The book is known for its cryptic and poetic language, and it has been interpreted and studied by many as a guide to spiritual evolution and personal will.

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Mentioned in 10 episodes

Mentioned as a book found in the temple during Josiah's reign.

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Revival

Mentioned by

Alan Chapman

from a commentary that Crowley wrote on it.

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A light undesired, most desirable

Mentioned when Josiah hears the words and tears his clothes.

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Day 188: The Book of the Law (2025)

Mentioned by

Jason Louv

during his discussion on the history of magic.

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Ep. 230: The Revival of Magick: A Talk at Catland Books

Mentioned by

Alan Chapman

while discussing the Book of Revelation, highlighting its structure and connection to the underworld journey.

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The rituals of the old time are black

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Duncan Barford

as a source of the quote 'The Book of the Law is veritably a Golden Bough. It is the only thing that one is allowed to take with one through Hades and it is an absolute passport.'

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Who am I, and what shall be the sign?

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