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More than 80 years ago, a young scholar emigrated from Eastern Europe to Jerusalem. Not long thereafter, he received a priceless spiritual teaching that revealed the source of lasting joy and fulfillment from a spiritual master whose name he would never disclose, not even after he himself became the most renowned Kabbalist of the 20th century. The young scholar's name was Rav Yehuda Ashlag, and though his letters and writings offer tantalizing hints of the wisdom that was given to him, the pieces of the puzzle have never been fully assembled until now. Here Michael Berg, himself the descendant of great Kabbalists, shares the result of years spent studying Rav Ashlag's life and work. In this book, Berg shows how the secret offers life-changing power. Drawing on stories and insights from Ashlag and other noted mystics, Berg explains how to discover one’s true purpose in the world and thereby find lasting peace and joy.
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dissapointing.......2007-10-13
Probably good for someone who has never read a word on anything Metephysical. I read it, sold it, didn't miss it. Nothing but rehashed info.
"The Search" by Michael Berg........2007-10-04
The book is very good. I purchased it in hardback for my wife. I believe the purchase price was $12.95. However the Shipping was nearly $18.00. This book is approximately 4"X6" and weighs maybe a couple of ounces. Unbelievable! What a RIP-OFF! I sent an e-mail to Amazon to complain, but as of today (10/03/07) I have not received a response, nor do I expect one. Needless to say this is my last purchase from Amazon. I employ over 400 workers for my company, and I made certain that they were ALL aware of this unethical business practice.
John Gremillion
Sharing? .......2007-08-11
Share this!, Mr. Berg. I read it in an hour, glanced back through to see if I missed something so perhaps spent an hour and fifteen or twenty minutes on drivel, ancients and wisdom, my eye. There's more philosophy in anything by Carlos Castenada on peyote. There's a saying that everytime you open a book you learn something, this is an exception to that, although I did learn for the thousandth time, Buyer Beware.
The Secret is So So.......2007-07-13
After all the hype on this book I was disappointed in it's content. It left me feeling uninspired and the author is a bit intense and condescending. The parables were a stretch.
Religous Subset of "The Secret".......2007-07-09
This book is focused on the religous suset of the ideas put forth in the book "The Secret" made so popular by Oprah. It is written by one of the co-authors of the latter book.
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The 72 names of God were originally decoded from letters found in a biblical passage describing Moses' miraculous parting of the Red Sea. Rabbi Yehuda Berg translates these 72 names into familiar spiritual concepts, and shows readers how to these names can be useful creeds on the journey toward enlightenment. He explains that "the mystical power of the Hebrew letters that parted those waters can likewise part whatever Red Sea now confronts you in your own life." The letters may be ancient, but Berg's names read like modern catchphrases: "Angelic Influences," "Soul Mate," "Dumping Depression," and "Sexual Energy." Each one gets its own elegantly designed chapter and high impact graphic. Like most Kabbalah teachers, Berg emphasizes the importance of taming ego. Yet Berg also discusses how to keep the ego in check while still attaining sexual satisfaction and prosperity—tricky, but possible. With its stylized presentation and contemporary language, this makes a unique and inviting book on the Kabbalah. --Gail Hudson
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The power of The 72 Names of God operates strictly on a soul level, not a physical one. It's about spirituality, not religiosity. Instead of being limited by the differences that divide people, the wisdom of the Names transcends humanity's age-old quarrels and belief systems to deal with one common bond that unifies all people and nations as one — the human soul.
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Dangerous content........2007-07-25
I am an Orthodox Jew and I bought this book with the intention of praying the 72 Names of G-d, but instead, I got a book that tells me that I am god, sin isn't a reality, and that I am in control of everything around me. I burned the book, lest someone else got ahold of it and actually believed that nonsense.
Amazing and wonderful!.......2007-04-16
This is the life's philosophy that Jesus must have grown up with, as it is exactly what he taught to those around him throughout his life.
The 72 names of God GREAT BOOK.......2007-01-04
The 72 Names of God is a great book.
You can learn alot from this book
and make better changes in your life by reading it..
This is the real thing.......2006-11-04
This was the secong book I read about the Kaballah. Reading it is a life changing event. I was very sceptic and the simplicity of The 72 Names of God blew me away. Don't miss it.
The 72 Names-- A Critical Review.......2006-08-25
The 72 Names of God--A Critical Review
This is a paradox for me. This is an important book (which is why I'm reviewing it) but I'm also disturbed by the economic intentions of its producers.
This is a glossy and contemporary coffee-table book. The subject matter, however, shouldn't be presented in a way that would lead anyone to think this is some kind of fad.
I think its main producer (not author)makes several interesting and true statements about how one should approach these Names. One point he unashamedly makes is that it is for everyone (regardless of one's philosophical and behavioral disposition.) I absolutely disagree as have so many credible Kabbalists throughout the past (estimated) 1800 years.
The reason for this is that these "Names" are attached to gates, "forces" that are attracted when one employs the necessary visualization and contemplative techniques. To be sure, this book presupposes that one has some familiarity with the three different types of meditation: visualization, contemplative and verbal.
There's also the interpretation of a few of the Names that is quite controversial. There are varying beliefs about the afterlife within Judaism and especially with the topic of communing with the dead. When this book first came out several years ago, I was one of the first ones to purchase it. I sent Rabbi Berg and The Kabbalah Center an email questioning the interpretation of a Name that allows for necromancy. Their curt response left a lot to be desired.
Apart from these concerns, these are, in fact, the Names that Kabbalists have maintained are the Names for Creation. Many of the Names use the same letters, and are only distinguished by permutation and the expectation that one brings.
This is not a book for everyone. One must attempt to live an upstanding life or the appeals may result in the influences from the Other Side.
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I own two copies..........2007-01-25
One copy is at my bedside. One copy is in my study scrawled with notes, quotes and notations! I found the second copy at a bookstore bargain table! I didn't even blink, it was bought by me. I knew a second copy would give me one to share. This book is what Kabbalah is. An amazing book. Simply, amazing.
A little intimidating but for the kabbalah enthusiast, a great find.......2006-11-10
Sefer Yetzirah is easier to understand than the hardcore works of Frater Achad but assumes that readers are well versed in the Book of Formations or that the contents will not shock them. I found the book to be written in an easy practical way but the subject matter just boggles the mind, so it's still a heavy read. In short, it's not something you would read relaxing on a beach but is interesting enough to get you through an 18-hour flight. The book may transform you if you have enough basic background on the subject matter. It is the stuff of serious magic and is a valuable resource for those who are interested in deeper states of meditation.
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Knowing more about Kabbalah now that when i first wrote the review above, I realize that this book, along with The Bahir is a must-read for people who want to understand the mysteries of Oral Torah. As a Christian, this book has enriched my understanding of the foundations of Christianity and its Gnostic roots. This book is without a doubt the absolute Kabbalah book. And although understanding its value requires you to go through a lot other books, it is sincerely worth the effort. This book changed my life.
The Holy Laboratory of the Jewish Mystical Path.......2006-11-05
My Maggid recommended that I read this book also. He seemed quite excited about it and so I read it early on with much enthusiasm. Let me put it this way, it was like being let loose in a recombinant DNA lab for thirty minutes with no one else around and you only have an average undergraduate level of familiarity with biology. You might come away with knowledge of where some things are stored and how they are labeled, but this is a far cry from the practicalities of running an experiment. But I do think and agree with other reviewers that this book will need to be consistently reread over the years.
Definitely a good book to go through the first time, so you get a chance to go back to it later. I have only read it once several years ago and maybe I will review it again one day when I reread it.
True Kabala .......2006-04-07
Cosmology is enlightening, this is one of the books you definitely need to get started in the Kabalistic view on the Creation. It is sometimes a bit technical, it gives you the information but you'll need other books by the same author and author Shlomo Weiss to further understand and appreciate what is being presented, if you really want to read Shlomo Weiss it would be helpful to read A Brief History of Time by S. Hawking (no mathematics in any of these books don't worry). The whole Kabalistic Theory is just out of this world literally, if you start down this path your life will change.
The Light of the Torah .......2006-03-27
Rabbi Aryeh Kaplan is one amongst a tiny group of Orthodox Jews who actually writes about Cabala in English and through publishers any one can reach. And most importantly, who is serious and learned about the topic. He has a freshness about it because, in this particular book, he shows us a bit of the mathematical aspects of Jewish Mysticism (Rabbi Kaplan is listed in the who is who of American Physicist), without falling into the holistic attempts that all the so called "masters" do, by putting every little thing they know about the esoteric of any culture and throwing it into a blender; or the recent desire to justify cabala through science, making justice to none. I'm telling you what he doesn't do because 99.9% of what is termed cabala out there isn't (yeah besides the diagram of the Tree of Life and its Sephirot, oh yeah and the Star of David). If you are interested in the unadulterated Jewish Mysticism this is one of the authors you should stick to. Another one is Shlomo Weiss Thiele. And this book makes an excellent introduction to more difficult ones.
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This fascinating guide to the inner journey offered by the Passover Seder evening incorporates a holistic approach to Judaism, which activates the four worlds of the individual: the world of action, the world of emotion, the world of intellect, and the world of spirit. It weaves a beautiful tapestry, illuminating the treasures available within Passover and the Jewish yearly festival cycle.
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Everything you ever needed to know and more.......2007-05-22
This probably should NOT be labelled as a Haggadah, per se; it is an extremely in depth study of every aspect of the Passover Seder. While it is an excellent source of information, it is something to be studied long before Seder and could not possibly be used as the traditional text during the ceremony. I found it to be quite inspirational, though, and pulled some of the text out for use during our Seder for contemplation and to spark conversation regarding, as the title asks, "how will you be different this Passover?".
Extremely thought provoking........2007-05-14
I'm still reading through it, even though Passover's long over. Lots of interesting interpretations that I'd never learned before, about all aspects of Passover and the Haggadah.
Even for tradtionalists.......2007-03-15
Michael Kagan's take on the traditional haggadah is not for those who want to rush through the ritual and get to the food. He asks a lot of questions -- very appropriate -- that require a deep breath, a lot of thought and serious discussion.
We have used the same haggadah for 25 years (the Rabbinical Assembly's "Feast of Freedom") with great satisfaction, but have always supplemented it with comments and questions from others. Kagan's contributions will certainly enhance our sedarim this year and on many future occasions.
PS -- Even if you are traditional, do not be afraid of the liberal/renewal perspective of the author. His insights contain enough variety and genuine depth to speak to people in every religious and secular context.
Let Pesach Change Your Life.......2004-06-03
Reb Kagan leads us out of the narrow places of our lives into the expansive One. This is a man whose Judaism is really rooted in the soul. "..And I will bring them back out of Mitzraim...and I will strengthen them in Hashem."(Zech.10:10-12)
A uniquely insightful and moving exploration.......2004-04-05
An essentially traditional presentation of the Haggadah enhanced with original, insightful commentary by Michael L. Kagan (a self-described "ortho-practicing but unorthodox Jew"), The Holistic Haggadah: How Will You Be Different This Passover Night? informatively presents contemporary readers with the Haggadah of the Passover Seder. A uniquely insightful and moving exploration of a Judaic religious tradition that explores the depths of meaning and revelation beyond the surface of Biblical parables, The Holistic Haggadah is written and presented with profound reverence and confidently recommended for personal, theological, and academic Judaic Studies reference collections and supplemental reading lists.
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Meditative methods of Kabbalah. A lucid presentation of the meditative methods, mantras, mandalas and other devices used, as well as a penetrating interpretation of their significance in the light of contemporary meditative research.
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Meditation and Kabbalah.......2007-05-19
Excellent introduction to the history of Kabbalah and how we can apply to our everyday lives.
The Jewish Mystical Path, an Essential Stop at an Intermediate Level.......2006-11-05
This book is not as potentially rewarding to a beginner but requires some knowledge before reading. It is a good idea to know a little bit about the various famed Rabbis, who they were, where they lived, and what they were famous for. It is also a good idea to have some reasonable level of experience of meditation and prayer, and to have had some direct experience with devekut and feel comfortable and validated in one's experience. It is also good to have a basic grounding in theoretical Kaballah and the sefirot. Maybe more than basic.
So, if the above paragraph describes you, this book is an astoundingly great book. First of all, the historical timeline of the rabbis and their interelationships is easy to understand and is very synthetic. I also found the presentation of Abulafia's permutation methods to be easily understandable and surprisingly easy to put into practice (the first one anyway). I can hear the angels now whining about my newfound attempts to permute the Tetragrammation, who do these puny humans think they are anyway?
I have edited this review as I recently finished the book. This is a phenomenal book. The first text that I have read which provides an organized understanding of the timeline and rabbinic players in the ongoing tradition of Jewish mysticism. From Abulafia to Cordovero to Reb Vitale to the Ari and the Baal Shem Tov, all of the important rabbinic figures, their contributions and their historical relevance are coherently summarized. I wish that I had read this book a lot earlier. But even better, Kaplan provides a summary of the yichudim and meditations used by the masters here in the text. Although there is a slightly amusing warning in the beginning of the text that you cannot read the text in a bathroom because it contains the names of God, there emerges a much clearer understanding why the publishing of this material can be considered potentially dangerous. The clear meaning of the commandment regarding not taking God's name in vain is apparent after reading this book. The use of these meditations and yichudim without near perfect intent by people is the ultimate meaning of taking God's name in vain. In other words, it is misuse of the names of God. Used in the correct manner, the book is fabulous.
Excellent Reading.......2006-08-19
Kaplan is a genius. He is well versed in Jewish Mysticism and the Kabbalah. A must read for all faiths as it is the fondation of all that is. Although some of Kaplans work is way beyond the PHD level in his writtings such as the book of formation. He offers diverse styles and intellectual levels. Someone is bound to find his writings they can relate too and understand. Meditation and the Kabbalah is an easy read but she read over time for the reader to truly enjoy the teachings. Kaplan does not write science fiction where you could read the book in a summer afternoon. He wants you to think. That is his gift.
The Light of the Torah .......2006-03-29
This book is very complete, it presents historical, encyclopedic, theoretical and very practical knowledge about Kabala. You should be careful only to meditate when Rav Kaplan writes so, don't read or pronounce. This is an extremely daring book for an Orthodox Rabbi to write, especially because it is accessible to everyone, if you are Jewish the best results you'll get through this book are if you perform ALSO all the other "rituals", meaning being observant of prayer, Shabbat, Kosher, etc.
Kaplan is a Genius.......2006-03-25
This book is a rich education and reference source to Kaballah that puts the pop culture movements to shame.
Kaplan embodied Rauch Hakodash and his work product is a high expression of practical Kaballah.
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Kabbalah For Dummies presents a balanced perspective of Kabbalah as an “umbrella” for a complex assemblage of mystical Jewish teachings and codification techniques. Kabbalah For Dummies also shows how Kabbalah simultaneously presents an approach to the study of text, the performance of ritual and the experience of worship, as well as how the reader can apply its teaching to everyday life.
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Amazig book .......2007-10-01
Truly this is an amazing book comparison with Idiot's guide to Kabbala which was terrible. This book has been informative and made me have even a closer understanding and relationship to G-d and His Mitsvot. Idiot's guid book divorces Judaism from Kabbala and all the mitsvot while this book places Kabbala in prospective. Its easy to read and will get you closer to Hashem. I highly recommend it.
Great Beginners Book.......2006-12-13
This book is very informative, well writen, and basic for new students of kabbalah and individuals interested in the subject. Kabbalah is a difficult topic to understand and learn. The author did a wonderful job by making it kabbalah easy to understand. I have read over 20 kabbalah books and would sometime have questions about the books I have read. I did not have that issue when i read this book, my questions were answered.
I also love the fact the author teaches you how to pronounce many of the jewish words. I will now pronounce the words correctly with the group of students I study kabbalah with.
As a kabbalah student I now understand the Tree of Life (Ten Sefirot) more from the book. I finally learned how to connect to it and the meaning about each sefirot.
I highly recommened this book, add it to your shopping cart right now. :)
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Sketching out a fascinating network of historic figures, cults, and Christendom, this book by an occult studies expert and respected authority on magic and sorcery takes western spiritual traditions seriously—but examines them with common sense and self-effacing humor. Working backward from the Freemasons to one of their original orders, the 14th-century Knights Templar, the account considers sorcery, heresy, and intrigues; explores the legend that the Knights possessed a powerful secret dangerous to the Church of Rome; and finds an essential clue to the order's practices in their connection to the biblical Solomon, king of Israel in the 10th century B. C.
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Amazing Book!.......2007-08-21
This book addresses, and in some cases, ties together Magic, Masonry, Hermetics, Alchemy, Solomonic Magic, and other fascists of Wizardry. It challenges some conventional ideas and offers thought provoking philosophy as well as practical magickal application, which can bring real results for the skilled magician. I haven't tried all that the book prescribes yet, but I plan to go through most of it eventually.
I particularly like its definition of Magick on page 31, "The magician dares view himself or herself as being an important and integral link in the divine chain of command of spiritual beings - not a mere observer or helpless victim in need of rescue, but a principal player, a junior partner with God in the great plan of creation."
It is part autobiography, part history text, part philosophical dissertation and part Magickal text. I'm a slow reader, but finished the whole book, cover to cover in 3 hours. I recommend it for any seeker.
Dan Brown...Step Down!.......2007-04-20
Seriously folks, if you're looking for a book that will make your head spin, snag yourself a copy of "The Keys to Solomon's Key". I could not put this book down, as it goes deeper than any conspiracy novel on the market today. Mr. Duquette, asks some truly brave questions that make the reader question his or her own personal religious upbringing. If you are interested in the history of Freemasonry and Magic mixed with solid research, search no further. This book is bound to cause some major controversy and make fundamentalists want to burn it!
Informative, Powerful and Thorough... with a giggle!.......2007-04-01
I would say that Lon Milo Duquette has outdone himself but with a mind like his I can't definitively say this! In this, another great work by Lon, you will find as much of the esoteric information as is necessary to understand Solomon The King, his influence on the world of Magick and Masonry and the legacy left behind by this great knowledge. This book is a necessity for anyone daring, and smart, enough to undertake a goetic evocation. Do not go into this realm of magick blindly, for it can change your life!
Honesty about The Bible, magick and Masonry at last.......2007-03-23
With his usual aplomb, Lon spells out the truth about the historicity (or lack thereof) of The Bible and its relationship to magick and Freemasonry. Every magician needs to know this information. Lon's realistic understanding of his subject is complete as only a practitioner with decades of experience can have. The beginner and advanced sorcerer can benefit greatly from this book. However, anyone can enjoy Lon's wonderful sense of humor and direct honesty regarding subjects that some in society consider sacrosanct and unquestionable. He breaks through all taboos and sacred cows to reach the truth of his subject. Well done, Lon!
Wonderfully Fun and Interesting Read.......2007-03-19
As a Freemason, I expected a re-hash of usual masonic myth and legend. I was very surprised. The focus is both historical and legend, keeping both in perspective. Observations and conclusions were presented in a very entertaining and balanced manner and the book was easy and fun to read while providing a lot of topics to ponder. Whether a Freemason or not, there is much information contained in the book. Whether one agrees with the author or not, the issues are clear, the suggestions and conclusions are logical and believable. Whether you agree or disagree with the conclusions, this is an excellent book on the roots of both Masonry and organized theology.
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Compiled from original manuscripts and fragments in the British Museum Library, Joseph Peterson's new presentation is the most complete and accurate edition of this famous magical grimoire, "The Lesser Key of Solomon the King." He goes to great length to establish the provenance of each part, and possible derivative works, including critical analyses of all major variations, utilizing fresh translations of earlier magical texts such as Johann Trithemius's Steganographia, The Archidoxes of Magic by Paracelsus, and newly discovered Hebrew manuscripts of the original Key of Solomon. Abundantly illustrated, Peterson includes reproductions of the original magical circles, tools, and seals of the spirits with variations of certain drawings from various sources and notae missing from earlier editions. Source list. Appendicies. Index.
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The new standard for the Lemegeton.......2007-08-23
For many years the occult community had to make due with the smattering of titles and partial titles brought out of obscurity by Mathers and Crowley. Today we are literally witnessing a Hermetic Renaissance as more complete titles come forth to replace their partial or unedited folio predecessors.
Here we have not just the Goetia, but the entire Lemegeton, put together in a uniquely scholarly fashion. Compiled from original manuscripts and fragments from the British Museum Library, this is the most complete and accurate Lemegeton ever offered to the public.
Peterson has done a wonderful job at compiling and editing this work. His continued commentary on derivative works, and analytical comparisons of the variations in the historical manuscripts, is an unprecedented boon to the student. Nearly every page is 20% footnotes and editorial comment, making it particularly valuable for anyone exploring the Solomon cycle.
The copious footnotes go to heroic lengths to contrast different readings or additional materials from other editions. Unlike previous editions of the Lesser Key, you really feel like you have the benefit of the British Museum Library at your fingertips.
If the footnotes weren't curriculum enough for the aspiring Goetic Magician, then the 55 pages of appendices should fill the bill.
Appendix I is a list of addenda from Sloane 2731 and Sloane 3648.
Appendix II - Pseudomonarchia Daemonum - Translated to English.
Appendix III Comparison of Goetia spirits with Weyer's list.
Appendix IV is made up of alternate drawings from other editions of the Lemegeton.
There is only one section that I am not fond of. Peterson gives a breakdown of previous editions of the Lemegeton/Goetia (missing a couple along the way) and it seems to me the judgments he hands out here may not be even handed. His primary beef with earlier editions is that none of them were critical, and most rely on a single manuscript, rather that trying to piece together the original tradition from a survey of all fragments at hand. While that is a true observation, I am not sure that any of these earlier works claimed to be anything other than exactly what they were. The incomplete Mathers/Crowley edition which simply contains the first book of the Lemegeton, "The Goetia" is easy enough to attack. After all, it was pretty sloppy with some unexplained material that doesn't even belong to the Goetia. However his treatment of Mitch Henson's edition is a little on the harsh side. He complains that Henson doesn't include the 5th book, "The Notary Art of Solomon". Henson explains his logical omission of this work very well in his edition. In fact Peterson goes on to explain that there is "no one work" by that name.
I have to say that last gripe would pass right past most readers, and even the ones that agree with me would find it only the most minor of annoyances. It doesn't take a single star from my review of this monumental and over-due work.
The only down side to having so many alternate readings, seals, sigils, and spellings, would be that you are never quite sure again, who you are summoning, and just what he can do once he gets here. Something else that anyone who uses the Mathers/Crowley version of the Goetia will notice, is that these seals are rough, and not inside of a double circle. If you want to augment this book with cleaned up artwork (which means recently altered for production value.) then you might want to also pick up a copy of Mitch Henson's Lemegeton. The seals are all redrawn beautifully.
This is truely the new standard edition of the Lemegeton. King Solomon is dead. Long live the king!
Solid Scholarship.......2007-03-15
My immediate impression of this book is that it has a lot of valuable information to impart. Even after several decades of study in this area I did indeed find useful information here. However, the great writing found within this text is marred by the quality of the sigils reproduced within this text. I may indeed, and would certainly consider buying this book again to have in my burgeoning library of Solomonic material. The original one I purchased self-destructed in the humidity of the deep south! Not sure what happened to it, as the cover literally folded in half on it's own. I may be known for pushing the envelope on magic but I do like to keep my books in decent shape. Perhaps some of the spirits contained within its pages could not wait to make an impression.
If you buy one of these, note my sheepish comments above on the publication quality and buy 2 so that you may keep a spare.
Grimoire of Original Sigils .......2006-11-21
There are many subtle aspects of a magickal book that makes it a
useful and powerful grimoire. One of the subtle aspects is to be
able to work with Sigils and Seals that have been drawn by a master
occultist and infused with his power. This great edition by Peterson
includes such hand drawn sigils, which I have also seen from the
original reproduction of one of the editions of the Lemegeton in
the British Museum. If you work closely with these Sigils and tap
into the power of the master that originally drew them, you
will achieve excellant results in contacting the spirits within
this grimoire.
Re-review: Second thoughts on this title.......2006-01-07
Please disregard my previous rating of this text. This edition of The Lesser Key Of Solomon is a concise, easy-to-read work with crisp illustrations. The price seems quite fair for what is delivered. Recommended for the serious researcher.
Review.......2005-12-06
Written with the outmost immaculate precision, Peterson's version of "The Lesser Key of Solomon the King" earns itself the main role behind the curtains of magik.
Having read most of Peterson's works, this one doesn't fail to impress.
Be weary when entering this book as a passionate new student. Following the strict, outlined rules WILL bring success. An induction like the "Intervarsity" will bring failure.
Amazon.com
Rabbi Rami Shapiro says that he went in search of Zen Judaism and found it in Hasidic literature. In writings that speak of the unity of self, God, and the world, he found a deeply spiritual tradition hidden within Judaism, for which many Jews have looked elsewhere.
From years of work in his own synagogue, Rabbi Shapiro developed 10 spiritual practices that help ground a person in divine reality and achieve balance in internal and external affairs. Perhaps you don't associate meditation or "ethical consumption" with the Torah, but Shapiro convincingly demonstrates their value to, and history within, Judaism. Eight other practices, such as attention, generosity, and kindness make up Shapiro's metaphorical Minyan. As the ties binding all things become more and more evident in this book, the necessity of persistent self-development also becomes clear. Shapiro places the self as a necessary link in a community, thereby providing us with the refuge of solitude along with the power and love of community.
Neither a conservative Hasidic nor a head-in-the-clouds mystic, Shapiro offers a detailed, tested way of Jewish spiritual growth and fulfillment.
Customer Reviews:
Thoughtful and passionate.......2001-05-26
This is an extremely interesting meditation on by a man who is passionately committed to living a life which is both solidly grounded in Jewish thought and tradition, and at the same time approaches the transcendent through mysticism. Fortunately, Judaism has had threads of mystical tradition for centuries, and this book provides detailed instructions on how to incorporate these techniques into your life.
However, this is not primarily a how-to book, but rather is the nearly poetic expression of deep comtemplation and experience of an encounter with the transcendent through the medium of Jewish prayer, ethics and ritual.
The prose clearly reflects the passion Rabbi Shapiro brings to his subject, so the book is an appealing reading experience. It is also a book which nearly cries out for rereading and serious thought. You do not have to be Jewish, or agree with everything the author says in order to find great value in this book. If nothing else, it is a case study in making traditional religion meaningful for contemporary people.
"Yesh" and "Ayin" -- Being and Emptiness.......2001-04-26
Shapiro is a Jewish liberal Rabbi and an award winning poet/essayist...Shapiro holds to the belief that anyone can become spiritually enlightened and in order to assist an individual to reach this goal he has developed a ten-fold method called Minyan. But his is not the traditonal Minyan from Rabbinic law, a quorum of ten Jews, the minimum necessary for the performance of any religious service. His Minyan refers to the practice of meditation, repetition, inspirational reading, attention, generosity, kindness, dream interpretation, ethical consumption, self-perfection, and Sabbath. The maim of Minyuan is to attain d'vekut, oneness with God, seeing both Being and Emptiness as expressions of God, of becomming conscious of both the relative and the absolute. The key to spiritual awakening is "Chabad," the temporary annihilation of your sense of separateness.
Although Shapiro's method hinges on the esoteric and breaks away from conventional Jewish thought, the underlying value of his message is one of universal application, with no embedded dogmatism, a source of inspiration for people of all faiths.
Enlivening mitzvoth, kashrut, kavvanah for the world today........2000-03-15
This book presents views of core elements of Judasim (e.g. mitzvoth, kashrut) from the perspective of today's knowledge, adding new life & meaning to them for enlightened individuals, and proceeds to offer suggestions on how to incorporate these consciously into our daily lives.
Worth rereading, and even rereading.......1999-11-10
Rabbi Rami Shapiro is one of the most informed and responsible liberal-Jewish rabbis writing today. He is always worth a read, and this book is no exception even though I disagree with large portions of it.
His opening chapters in particular are excellent; he presents what he calls "The Teaching" (a carefully nuanced version of quasi-Hasidic panentheism) succinctly and intelligibly. From there, he builds to a list of ten practices adapted from Jewish tradition and designed to increase one's awareness of Rabbi Shapiro's panentheistic G-d.
I won't detail my agreements and disagreements here; let it suffice to say that I have some significant ones of each (particularly regarding what I see as important errors in the ethical and economic foundations of "eco-kashrut"). But Rabbi Shapiro's graceful prose and thoughtful ruminations will provoke you to explorations of your own whether you end up agreeing with him or not. What Rabbi Shapiro is clearly _most_ concerned about is that Jews care about being Jews. His stimulating work will undoubtedly promote that aim.
Very good, even for a non-Jew.......1999-09-16
I'm not Jewish, but my wife is, and she suggested that I read this book. I must say that I am glad she did. What pleased me the most about "Minyan" was the way that Rami focused on spiritual principles and not dogma. I personally feel that there are spiritual truths that are manifest in all beliefs, and any book that shows how to incorporate those principles into daily life is a book that I find rewarding. This book is not only well written, but it offers practical suggestions for individuals seeking to foster spiritual development in their lives, regardless of religious affiliation.
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Customer Reviews:
Scary.......2007-02-21
I had to get rid of this book, it brought an evil presence that broke up my home.
Please be careful with this book.
This is great, too........2007-02-14
This is another Mather translation I really like. eh. idunno. I find this sort of 'stuff' fascinating. Like The Greater Key, this is put together rather tastefully. I think that is why I enjoy this particular type of 'esoteric lore' or whatever. It's not garish. Well, not too garish. That would be the smarter thing to say. And, Mr. Crowley's wit and 'artistic stylings' (!) are ever-present. The majority of the artwork was taken from Collin de Plancy's Dictionnaire Infernal. Pretty gothic-vibe to it. All around fun. fun. fun.
Amon says:.......2006-06-24
You dont to want upset us, you want us to be your friends. And you don't want to keep using that triangle, you want us to be your friends. And you don't want us as your enemy, you want us as friends. Therefore I suggest if your going to use our seals, do it with respect. Or else pay the price for your foolishness. We no longer listen to Solomon. We are free now. Join us. You won't be dissapointed.
So says Amon, Prince of Hell (Western Region)
Not bad!.......2005-04-03
I actually own three versions of The Lesser Key of Solomon, including this one so, I thought I'd give my opinions of them all. It might save some poor demonologist out there a few bucks.
The Henson "Lemegeton" by Metatron Books is my favorite. All of the magical symbols have been reworked and they are by far the best done of the three versions. The down side is that the fifth book, The Ars Notoria, has been left out. The editor states: "Both the content and the context of Ars Notoria show no affinity for the listings of spirits that mark the bulk of the material contained in The Lesser Key of Solomon. For this reason I have refrained from including it in this new edition." He is correct in this statement and I have not found its omission to be detrimental to the book in any way but; would it have really been that difficult for him to have included it and let us decide for ourselves if it would have been useful?
The Peterson "The Lesser Key of Solomon" by Weiser Books does include the "Ars Notoria", making it the most complete version. It is also the only one available in hard cover. Its downside is that the magical symbols have been photocopied from original texts and some of them are illegible. If they had taken the time to rework the magical symbols, as in the Henson version, this would have been the best of the three. As it is, it comes in second.
The Mathers/Crowley "The Goetia" also by Weiser Books, is actually only the first book of The Lesser Key of Solomon. It is only worth mentioning because of the fascinating illustrations by Louis Breton. The inept drawings by Aleister Crowley detract somewhat, however. If you are one of the lucky ones that picked up Trident's "Demonographia" when it was available or actually own a nineteenth century copy of the "Dictionnaire Infernal" then this book will be of no interest to you. Otherwise, It's worth getting just for the engravings.
Excellent.......2004-09-18
I also have Aleister Crowley's Illustrated Goetia and this was just as good. I also have 2 other books by Mathers and this was better than them both, as good as they were. This book contains illustrations and descriptions of demons- horrifying to all but the most desensitized individual. This didn't scare me one bit. The illustrations are better than Aleister Crowley's Illustrated Goetia because they are considerably more life-like.
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