777 and other Qabalistic writings of Aleister Crowley : including Gematria & Sepher sephiroth

Since this book came out, there have been countless authors writing similar ones in the hopes of achieving a bit of what this one has accomplished. It's a guide for almost any symbol, color, number, planet, deity or archetype you can think of. The difference is that it wasn't meant to end there, yet there are authors making their own washed-down versions without half of the organization and explanations this one has (for example, Eileen Holland's Grimoire of Magical Correspondences), and not bringing anyting new to the table. If you want just one book to begin your research, whether for witchcraft or ceremonial magick, this one is the one for you. This collection of Qabalistic texts is without parallel in the history of Mystical literature. Edited and introduced by Dr. Israel Regardie, the three texts included are Gematria , 777 , and Sepher Sephiroth . Gematria , reprinted from "The Temple of Solomon the King," The Equinox , Vol. 1, No. 5. It provides essential explanations of theoretical and practice Qabalistic number analysis and philosophy. "An Essay ion Number," also included, provides invaluable insights into key numbers as well as techniques and safeguards for practical magical work. 777 itself contains, in concise tabulated form, an overview of the symbolism of the major world religions, as well as the system of correspondence of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. In short, it is a complete magical and philosophical dictionarya key to all religion and practical occultisman amazing work whose value has been recognized through many edition since its first appearance in 1909 and subsequent enlargement in 1955. The thrid text is Sepher Sephiroth , a unique dictionary listing hundreds of Hebrew words arranged by numerical value. It was compiled jointly by Crowley and Allan Bennett and first appeared in The Equinox , Vol. 1, No. 8. Gematria. -- Liber 777. -- Sepher Sephiroth. Edited, With An Introduction By Israel Regardie. Gematria (extrapolated From Equinox, V. 1, No. 5). Sepher Sephiroth (extrapolated From Equinox, V. 1, No. 8). Reprint. Originally Published: The Qabalah Of Aleister Crowley. New York : S. Weiser, 1974. It must first here be spoken of the Exoteric Qabalah to be found in books, a shell of that perfect fruit of the Tree of Life.