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The Magical Books of Solomon: The Greater and Lesser Keys & The Testament of Solomon
Includes all original images and text for The Greater Key of Solomon, The Lesser Key of Solomon & The Testament of Solomon.
The Greater Key of Solomon contains all original seals, charts and sigils first researched by S.L. MacGregor Mathers in the ancient manuscripts of the British Library.
The Lesser Key of Solomon, perfected by Aleister Crowley himself, compiles ancient sources, writings and other material to create a workable grimoire for the student of Magick.
The Testament of Solmon, written by Solmon himself, illustrates the use of this magick against demons and other powers in the time of Solmon the King.
This collection is a must have for any serious student of esoteric knowledge.
The Greater Key of Solomon contains all original seals, charts and sigils first researched by S.L. MacGregor Mathers in the ancient manuscripts of the British Library.
The Lesser Key of Solomon, perfected by Aleister Crowley himself, compiles ancient sources, writings and other material to create a workable grimoire for the student of Magick.
The Testament of Solmon, written by Solmon himself, illustrates the use of this magick against demons and other powers in the time of Solmon the King.
This collection is a must have for any serious student of esoteric knowledge.
306 pages, Paperback
First published August 2, 2017
About the author
Aleister Crowley
857 books1,921 followersAleister Crowley was an English occultist, ceremonial magician, poet, novelist, mountaineer, and painter. He founded the religion of Thelema, proclaiming himself as the prophet destined to guide humanity into the Æon of Horus in the early 20th century. A prolific writer, Crowley published extensively throughout his life.
Born Edward Alexander Crowley in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, he was raised in a wealthy family adhering to the fundamentalist Christian Plymouth Brethren faith. Crowley rejected his religious upbringing, developing an interest in Western esotericism. He attended Trinity College, Cambridge, focusing on mountaineering and poetry, and published several works during this period. In 1898, he joined the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, receiving training in ceremonial magic from Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers and Allan Bennett. His travels took him to Mexico for mountaineering with Oscar Eckenstein and to India, where he studied Hindu and Buddhist practices.
In 1904, during a honeymoon in Cairo with his wife Rose Edith Kelly, Crowley claimed to have received "The Book of the Law" from a supernatural entity named Aiwass. This text became the foundation of Thelema, announcing the onset of the Æon of Horus and introducing the central tenet: "Do what thou wilt." Crowley emphasized that individuals should align with their True Will through ceremonial magic.
After an unsuccessful expedition to Kanchenjunga in 1905 and further travels in India and China, Crowley returned to Britain. There, he co-founded the esoteric order A∴A∴ with George Cecil Jones in 1907 to promote Thelema. In 1912, he joined the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), eventually leading its British branch and reformulating it according to Thelemic principles. Crowley spent World War I in the United States, engaging in painting and writing pro-German propaganda, which biographers later suggested was a cover for British intelligence activities.
In 1920, Crowley established the Abbey of Thelema, a religious commune in Cefalù, Sicily. His libertine lifestyle attracted negative attention from the British press, leading to his expulsion by the Italian government in 1923. He spent subsequent years in France, Germany, and England, continuing to promote Thelema until his death in 1947.
Crowley's notoriety stemmed from his recreational drug use, bisexuality, and criticism of societal norms. Despite controversy, he significantly influenced Western esotericism and the 1960s counterculture, and remains a central figure in Thelema.
Born Edward Alexander Crowley in Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, he was raised in a wealthy family adhering to the fundamentalist Christian Plymouth Brethren faith. Crowley rejected his religious upbringing, developing an interest in Western esotericism. He attended Trinity College, Cambridge, focusing on mountaineering and poetry, and published several works during this period. In 1898, he joined the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn, receiving training in ceremonial magic from Samuel Liddell MacGregor Mathers and Allan Bennett. His travels took him to Mexico for mountaineering with Oscar Eckenstein and to India, where he studied Hindu and Buddhist practices.
In 1904, during a honeymoon in Cairo with his wife Rose Edith Kelly, Crowley claimed to have received "The Book of the Law" from a supernatural entity named Aiwass. This text became the foundation of Thelema, announcing the onset of the Æon of Horus and introducing the central tenet: "Do what thou wilt." Crowley emphasized that individuals should align with their True Will through ceremonial magic.
After an unsuccessful expedition to Kanchenjunga in 1905 and further travels in India and China, Crowley returned to Britain. There, he co-founded the esoteric order A∴A∴ with George Cecil Jones in 1907 to promote Thelema. In 1912, he joined the Ordo Templi Orientis (O.T.O.), eventually leading its British branch and reformulating it according to Thelemic principles. Crowley spent World War I in the United States, engaging in painting and writing pro-German propaganda, which biographers later suggested was a cover for British intelligence activities.
In 1920, Crowley established the Abbey of Thelema, a religious commune in Cefalù, Sicily. His libertine lifestyle attracted negative attention from the British press, leading to his expulsion by the Italian government in 1923. He spent subsequent years in France, Germany, and England, continuing to promote Thelema until his death in 1947.
Crowley's notoriety stemmed from his recreational drug use, bisexuality, and criticism of societal norms. Despite controversy, he significantly influenced Western esotericism and the 1960s counterculture, and remains a central figure in Thelema.
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February 23, 2021
That it’s mumbo-jumbo is no revelation, but it’s also repetitive and unclear. The Lesser Key reads like Tolkien’s Unfinished Tales, but for a far less interesting world and compiled by a worse editor. A chore to get through.
April 21, 2021
While I enjoyed the sigils and historical drawings of this book, it was a mess to read. Everything seems to be organised in a jumbled up order, and is incredibly repetitive, thereby making it extremely easy for the reader to lose interest, or simply get lost.
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October 27, 2022Nothing to rate. What I read here is about the book and not the book. The book can not be rated just by the info about the book sorry
September 24, 2023
The physical quality of this book is great but I think the only real value this book has is for scholars that are into the occult or for fantasy writers to use as source material. It can also make a great Halloween decoration and dust collector.
When utility prices get too high and I'm forced to use my books for heat, this will be the first one I'll use.
When utility prices get too high and I'm forced to use my books for heat, this will be the first one I'll use.
February 16, 2020
Read it and take what you need of it
Very interesting in parts. Some chapters are wonderful and others you want to skip.
Very interesting seals and directions although some may be a tad difficult in todays life
Very interesting in parts. Some chapters are wonderful and others you want to skip.
Very interesting seals and directions although some may be a tad difficult in todays life
May 6, 2020
Enjoyed
Looking for more knowledge, found it... Been getting numerous Sumerian Books... I never knew that part of the world... I got interested in Sumerian by watching the show ‘Lucifer’... they get a book in Sumerian Script and one Angel can Translate... Got Dictionary...
Looking for more knowledge, found it... Been getting numerous Sumerian Books... I never knew that part of the world... I got interested in Sumerian by watching the show ‘Lucifer’... they get a book in Sumerian Script and one Angel can Translate... Got Dictionary...
February 21, 2026
Sigils were nice to read besides that this book is a drag and very outdated. However i am not into ceremonial magick, it just felt like a waste of time and i prefer more practical practices so my review could be biased
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September 18, 2020
Cool intro to Goetia for me. There are many sources for this sort of fascinating information. This book just piqued my interest and now look to other sources.
October 8, 2022
Could it be possible that some of these prayers may be a chapter of the Injeel? Hmm.
October 31, 2022
Great 👍
It's just review for me I read this thing when I was younger I'm so done with this stuff I could cry....
It's just review for me I read this thing when I was younger I'm so done with this stuff I could cry....
September 29, 2023
Good book
January 13, 2024
Horseshit, but at least it's mildly entertaining horseshit.
March 15, 2024
Great
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July 23, 2024Good Book
November 23, 2024
Can it, Crowley.
December 30, 2024
Mindblown
Very interesting read. Truly makes you wonder what is possible with God. Also, a strong cautionary tell of how even the wisest among us can be led astray.
Very interesting read. Truly makes you wonder what is possible with God. Also, a strong cautionary tell of how even the wisest among us can be led astray.
March 29, 2025
Jesus Is Lord.
September 23, 2025
3 ⭐️ my coworker brought this to me… i didn’t hate it?? it was kind of a vibe reading this and katabasis at the same time coincidentally. i felt a bit like a grad student at cambridge.
June 4, 2026
4 stars for the information. Negative 10 for organization.
October 1, 2019
Very interesting read about the occult. It covers the origin of the Goetia, the traditions, circumstances and tools needed for occult ceremonies.
In my opinion a must read for anyone interested in occult / mysticism.
In my opinion a must read for anyone interested in occult / mysticism.
January 4, 2021
Pretty interesting and a quick read, dragged at the end
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