The Book of Splendours : containing The Judaic Sun, The Christian Glory and The Flaming Star Studies On The Origins Of The Qabalah with research into the mysteries of Freemasonry followed by The Profession of Faith and elements of the Qabalah

Eliphas Levi [Éliphas Lévi Zahed / Alphonse Louis Constant] Appendix by Papus Foreword by W.N. Schors

ISBN 10: 0850301041 / ISBN 13: 9780850301045

Published by The Aquarian Press, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, 1973

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Wellingborough, Northamptonshire: The Aquarian Press, 1973. Evidently Unread, terminal leaves still attached, edge age keeping this copy from Fine. Contemporary Equinox Bookseller Plate w/ Crest : "The Equinox 4 Holland St., Kennsington, London W8 Tel 937 6766", 1970's Occult Bookstore that was run by Dave Reed, and owned by Jimmy Page of Led Zeppelin. Dust Jacket extremity age, extremity wear (see scan). First Edition/First Printing. Hard Cover. Very Good+/Very Good+. 8vo size - over 8½" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Book of Splendours : containing The Judaic Sun, The Christian Glory and The Flaming Star Studies On The Origins Of The Qabalah with research into the mysteries of Freemasonry followed by The Profession of Faith and elements of the Qabalah
• Publisher: The Aquarian Press, Wellingborough, Northamptonshire
• Publication Date: 1973
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0850301041
• ISBN 13: 9780850301045
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Printing: 1st Printing
• Condition: Very Good

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Synopsis

This is the first part of Eliphas Levi's last great descourse on the mysteries of occultism that was continued and concluded in The Great Secret. In it, Levi examines with great precision and insight the inner meanings of Qabalism and their relationship to the occult sciences. Part One is a commentary on the Spihra Dzeniuta by Simeon Ben-Jochal, which includes an examination of the affinities between Qabalism and Freemasonry. Part Two pursues the correspondences between Qabalism, Numerology and the Tarot. This edition includes an appendix by Papus (Dr. Gerard Encausse) summarizing Levi's doctrines and teachings and supplying some fascinating information on some of the master's many disciples.

Language Notes

Text: English, French (translation)