Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #331662 in Books
• Published on: 2007-06-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 432 pages

Synopsis
Acclaimed as an instant classic on its original publication and eagerly sought by students of magic ever since, "Paths of Wisdom" is a comprehensive introduction to the theory and practice of the magical Cabala, as practiced in the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and most other contemporary Western occult traditions. Engaging and accessible, yet packed with material found in few other books, it illumines the Cabalistic underpinnings of today's Hermetic magic as never before. From the fundamentals of Cabalistic philosophy, through a detailed examination of the "Spheres and Paths of the Tree of Life", to the magical disciplines that bring the symbolism to life as a potent toolkit for self-knowledge and esoteric attainment, "Paths of Wisdom" is your guide to the principles and practices of the magical Cabala.

Customer Reviews

Kabbalah Explained
This is one of my two favorite books on Kabbalah (or Quabala, or whatever). The author has a wonderful way of explaining very complex topics and making them clear. Highly recommended.

A very good summary of the Cabala
The book is excellent as a primer and as a supplement to one's study of the magical Cabala. I would give it 5 stars if the second part (the actual discussion of each path and sphere) was set up a bit better and wasn't discussed in such a prosaic fashion. More than once I was caught reading something that seemed to come out of nowhere, in the second part. However, the book is excellent as a primer for the beginner, as well as a supplement to the adept, and is an excellent Prologue (and Epilogue) to John Michael Greer's second book "Circles of Power."