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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 8 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 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 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?
Mentioned by David Shoemaker as the central holy text of Thelema.
Living Thelema with David Shoemaker
Referenced by Carolyn Lovewell in comparison to Aubrey Marcus and mentioning his book The Book of the Law.
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Mentioned when Josiah hears the words and tears his clothes.
Day 188: The Book of the Law (2025)
Mentioned by Alan Chapman as a key text in Crowley's magical system.
Magic in the Service of Wisdom with Alan Chapman
Mentioned by Jack Pine and William Ramsey in the context of his book "The Book of the Law" and its winged sun disc symbol.
The Jehovah's Witnesses and the Occult with Researcher Jack Pine. (2021)
Mentioned by Peter Levenda as allegedly being given to Hitler by J.F. Fuller.
Peter Levenda - Rise of the Nazi Cult (Pt. 1 of 2)
Mentioned by William Ramsey as a book written by Alistair Crowley.
William Ramsey
Mentioned by Malcolm Collins in relation to his influence on Wicca.
The Surprisingly Recent Origins of Wicca and Druidism
Mentioned by Malcolm Collins as a source for information on the origins of Wicca.
The Surprisingly Recent Origins of Wicca and Druidism

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