Q.B.L. is a unique work in both Qabalistic and Thelemic circles. In the world of the Qabalah, Frater Achad revealed revolutionary new principles that caused students of the Qabalah to reexamine and thus deepen their knowledge of the Tree of Life. In Thelemic circles, Aleister Crowley named Frater Achad his magical heir and Achad was fully expected to lead the cause of Thelemic Magick after Crowley’s death — until publication of this book caused a rift between the two and Crowley began to distance himself from Achad.

Q.B.L. remains a concise, lucid introduction to the Qabalah and Tree of Life for those seeking to incorporate such into their own magical system. Yet it is much deeper than that. Indeed Achad’s tract on the reversal of Hebrew letter attributions — in effect reversing the Tree of Life or turning it upside-down — is the main cause of his falling out with Crowley.

This is a rare and valuable book, both for its insight and circumstances. True understanding of the Qabalah and its benefit in Magical Practice is clearly described, and the information contained is both practical and revelatory.

The circumstances surrounding it, however — Frater Achad’s falling out with Crowley and eventually descending into apparent insanity — prove a valuable lesson and warning for individual seekers and those associated with established mystery schools.

A modern and revolutionary examination of the Qabalah as a means for enlightenment and mystical attainment...176 pages

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