
THE RELIGION OF THELEMA (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. Sacred Texts: The Book of the Law, Ecclesiæ Gnosticæ Catholicæ CreedBy Aleister Crowley, S. L. MacGregor Mathers, Mary d'Este SturgesLength3h 59m
About this audiobook
The Religion of Thelema gathers foundational esoteric writings that illuminate the emergence of Thelema as a modern religious and magical system. Moving between prophetic utterance, ritual instruction, philosophical exposition, and visionary record, the collection situates "Do what thou wilt" within a broader landscape of fin-de-siècle occult revival and early twentieth-century spiritual experimentation. Its range—from ceremonial structures to ecstatic metaphysics—reveals a tradition concerned with will, initiation, symbolism, and the transformation of consciousness. The contributors stand at crucial points in the genealogy of Western esotericism. S. L. MacGregor Mathers helped shape the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, whose ritual and symbolic vocabulary deeply informed later occult currents. Aleister Crowley reconfigured that inheritance into Thelema, presenting a radical synthesis of magic, mysticism, and religious self-sovereignty. Mary d'Este Sturges participated in the recording and transmission of key visionary materials, exemplifying the collaborative and mediumistic dimensions of occult authorship. This volume is recommended for readers seeking a concentrated encounter with Thelema's formative texts and intellectual atmosphere. It offers students of religion, literature, and occult history a valuable opportunity to compare diverse modes of esoteric writing within a single frame. Read collectively, these works foster a rich dialogue about authority, revelation, ritual practice, and the enduring modern quest for spiritual liberation.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreSpirituality and Religion, Literary Classics
Length3 hrs 59 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 16, 2021
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1THE RELIGION OF THELEMA (Annotated)
12Liber DCCCXIII vel Ararita
2Main Table of Contents
13Liber III vel Jugorum
3Chapter I
14Liber Liberi vel Lapidis Lazuli
4Chapter II
15Liber Librae
5Chapter III
16Liber LXI vel Causæ
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6The Law of Liberty (Liber DCCCXXXVII)
17Liber Porta Lucis
7Ecclesiæ Gnosticæ Catholicæ Creed
18Liber Resh vel Helios
8Liber A'ash vel Capricorni Pneumatici
19Liber Stellae Rubeae
9Liber B vel Magi
20Liber Tzaddi vel Hamus Hermeticus
10Liber Cheth vel Vallum Abiegni
21Memorable Quotes
11Liber Cordis Cincti Serpente