Initiation in the Aeon of the Child: The Inward Journey

This book's primary focus is an understanding of the change to the formulas of Initiation brought about by the advent of the New Aeon--the Aeon of the Child--in 1904. It draws deeply from Jungian psychology, world mythology and religion, the teachings of Aleister Crowley, and the doctrines of the Mystery traditions. It explains how the revelations unique to this stage of human evolution impact the work of the individual aspirant. Much of what is written here is revealed for the first time, with every attempt to do so in clear and precise language. In this companion to Initiation in the Aeon of the Child, now available in paperback, author J. Daniel Gunther provides detailed and cohesive analysis of the two major spiritual crises in the career of the aspirant in the Aeon of the Child—the Knowledge & Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing the Abyss between the divine realms and the human.Expounding on the sublime Formulas of Initiation confronting those who would aspire to these Mysteries, the author draws deeply from Jungian psychology, world mythology and religion, and the doctrines of the classic Mystery traditions, explaining how the revelations of Thelema apply to the individual. The Angel & The Abyss is written in clear, precise language that will aid those students who seek to navigate the difficult terrain of this advanced stage of the Spiritual quest. More knowledgeable students will find tantalizing clues to serve as guideposts and eventual confirmations of their direct experience.The book offers copious illustrations including some in full color and numerous diagrams. It features detailed references that encompass ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, the Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha, Greek philosophy, alchemy, hermetic qabalah, and tarot, as well as the writings of Carl Jung, Eric Neumann and Aleister Crowley. Cover 1 Front flap 2 Copyright 8 Table of Contents 9 Permissions 10 Acknowledgments 11 Preface 13 Book II: The Angel & The Abyss 19 1. The Self-Slain 21 2. The Cenotaph 69 3. Fruit of the Just 110 4. Forces of Life 137 5. Forbidden Fruit 174 6. The Wrath of God 197 7. Brothers 238 8. The Secret of V 269 9. The Unveiling of Love 304 Book III: The Hieroplyphic Triad 357 10. The Bar of Heaven 359 11. This and That 361 12. N.U.I.T. Forms 363 Appendices 365 Appendix 1: The Egyptian Alphabet 366 Appendix 2: Trigrams of Liber Trigrammaton 368 Appendix 3: Liber Vesta 371 Bibliography 377 Index 392 About the Author 404 Back flap 407 Backcover 408 Body; Mind & Spirit,Magick Studies "In this companion to Initiation in the Aeon of the Child, now available in paperback, author J. Daniel Gunther provides detailed and cohesive analysis of the two major spiritual crises in the career of the aspirant in the Aeon of the Child--the Knowledge & Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing the Abyss between the divine realms and the human. Expounding on the sublime Formulas of Initiation confronting those who would aspire to these Mysteries, the author draws deeply from Jungian psychology, world mythology and religion, and the doctrines of the classic Mystery traditions, explaining how the revelations of Thelema apply to the individual. The Angel & The Abyss is written in clear, precise language that will aid those students who seek to navigate the difficult terrain of this advanced stage of the Spiritual quest. More knowledgeable students will find tantalizing clues to serve as guideposts and eventual confirmations of their direct experience. The book offers copious illustrations including some in full color and numerous diagrams. It features detailed references that encompass ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, the Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha, Greek philosophy, alchemy, hermetic qabalah, and tarot, as well as the writings of Carl Jung, Eric Neumann and Aleister Crowley"-- Provided by publisher In 1904, 'The Book of the Law' declared the advent of a new period in the course of human history - the Aeon of Horus or Aeon of the Child. The doctrine codified in the 'Book of the Law' and numerous other Holy Books, is known as Thelema and Aleister Crowley was revealed as the Prophet of the New Aeon. In this companion to 'Initiation in the Aeon of the Child', author, J. Daniel Gunther, provides detailed and cohesive analysis of the two major spiritual crises in the career of the aspirant in the Aeon of the Child - the Knowledge & Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing the Abyss between the divine realms and the human.