The Holy Books of Thelema (edition 1983)

by Aleister Crowley

Series: The Equinox (Vol. 3, No. 9)

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Edition is "the chief legacy of their scribe, Aleister Crowley (1875-1947 E.V.) ... The most important liber (or book) is the founding document of Thelema: "Liber AL Vel Legis Sub Figur� CCXX. Originally titled 'Liber L', it was later retitled 'Liber AL' (also pronounced el), and is often called 'Liber Legis', or, 'The book of the law'"--Page vii.… (more)

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Title:	The Holy Books of Thelema
Authors:	Aleister Crowley
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Book of the Law by Aleister Crowley

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Commentaries on the Holy Books and Other Papers: The Equinox (Equinox, Vol 4, No 1) by Aleister Crowley

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A Concordance to the Holy Books of Thelema by Aleister Crowley

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Hell Fire Club Books Handbound Limited Box Set Editions: 11 in English Vellum, 31 in Emerald Kid Morocco, 156 in Dark Sapphire Kid Morocco, 22 in Parchment Wraps - Hors Commerce. 220 total copies thus.

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Edition is "the chief legacy of their scribe, Aleister Crowley (1875-1947 E.V.) ... The most important liber (or book) is the founding document of Thelema: "Liber AL Vel Legis Sub Figur� CCXX. Originally titled 'Liber L', it was later retitled 'Liber AL' (also pronounced el), and is often called 'Liber Legis', or, 'The book of the law'"--Page vii.

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The first collection of writings received by the author in trance states, this material forms the basis of his teachings. Extensive bibliographies and a preface provide a context for how the material was received and written. Produced and supervised by the O.T.O.

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