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- Book Title
- Lords of the Left-Hand Path : Forbidden Practices and Spiritual Heresies
- Item Length
- 9 in
- Publisher
- Inner Traditions International, The Limited
- Publication Year
- 2012
- Format
- Trade Paperback
- Language
- English
- Illustrator
- Yes
- Item Height
- 1.2 in
- Genre
- Body, Mind & Spirit
- Topic
- Mysticism, Magick Studies, Occultism
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- 6 in
- Item Weight
- 23.3 Oz
- Number of Pages
- 512 Pages
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Examines the left-hand path and reveals the masters of the tradition * Explores the practices and beliefs of many left-hand path groups, including the Cult of Set, the Hell-Fire Club, and heretical Sufi, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Muslim sects * Investigates many infamous occult personalities, including Helena Blavatsky, Aleister Crowley, the Marquis de Sade, and Anton LaVey * Explains the true difference between the right-hand path and the left-hand path--union with and dependence on God versus individual freedom and self-empowerment From black magic and Satanism to Gnostic sects and Gurdjieff's Fourth Way, the left-hand path has been linked to many practices, cults, and individuals across the ages. Stephen Flowers, Ph.D., examines the methods, teachings, and historical role of the left-hand path, from its origins in Indian tantric philosophy to its underlying influence in current world affairs, and reveals which philosophers, magicians, and occult figures throughout history can truly be called "Lords of the Left-Hand Path." Flowers explains that while the right-hand path seeks union with and thus dependence on God, the left-hand path seeks a "higher law" based on knowledge and power. It is the way of self-empowerment and true freedom. Beginning with ancient Hindu and Buddhist sects and moving Westward, he examines many alleged left-hand path groups, including the Cult of Set, the Yezidi Devil Worshippers, the Assassins, the Neoplatonists, the Hell-Fire Club, the Bolsheviks, the occult Nazis, and several heretical Sufi, Zoroastrian, Christian, and Muslim sects. Following a carefully crafted definition of a true adherent of the left-hand path based on two main principles--self-deification and challenge to the conventions of "good" and "evil"--the author analyzes many famous and infamous personalities, including H. P. Blavatsky, Faust, the Marquis de Sade, Austin Osman Spare, Aleister Crowley, Gerald Gardner, Anton LaVey, and Michael Aquino, and reveals which occult masters were Lords of the Left-Hand Path. Flowers shows that the left-hand path is not inherently evil but part of our heritage and our deep-seated desire to be free, independent, and in control of our destinies.
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Publisher
Inner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-10
1594774676
ISBN-13
9781594774676
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109445156
Product Key Features
Book Title
Lords of the Left-Hand Path : Forbidden Practices and Spiritual Heresies
Format
Trade Paperback
Language
English
Topic
Mysticism, Magick Studies, Occultism
Publication Year
2012
Illustrator
Yes
Genre
Body, Mind & Spirit
Number of Pages
512 Pages
Dimensions
Item Length
9 in
Item Height
1.2 in
Item Width
6 in
Item Weight
23.3 Oz
Additional Product Features
Intended Audience
Trade
Lc Classification Number
Bf1548.F56 2012
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I am astounded by just how much information is in this book. There is no padding or extraneous discussion it is filled to the brim with observation and insight, and destined to become a classic in its field., Lords of the Left-Hand Path by Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D., is perhaps the most influential work in the construct of the 'left-hand path' as a particular current of contemporary esotericism. Flowers draws on a wide range of sources, many of which are exceedingly difficult to find elsewhere, and argues convincingly for his conclusions. This book is essential for anyone who wants to understand 'the left-hand-path'., Thank God for Stephan E. Flowers book Lords of the Left-Hand Path ! It's a vital and much-needed antidote to the hysteria and foolishness surrounding this area of ancient misunderstanding. The author's thorough historical overview of this 'path far less traveled' brings into focus what the Western 'Christian' world has missed in its sentimental attachment to their image of Christianity. In fact, Lords of the Left-Hand Path allows the reader an unusually clear lens through which to understand the source of so many of contemporary society's ills. This book is a serious exegesis of an important spiritual path; a noble path which is only obscure because it has become so maligned by aggressive monotheistic religions. The revival of interest in the occult and esoteric which has been gathering energy over the last century brings hope that the more open-minded and openhearted among us are exploring the spiritual realities for ourselves., Left-hand-path philosophy finally receives an objective and extremely informative reading from Stephen Flowers, Ph.D. Highly recommended., I am astounded by just how much information is in this book. There is no padding or extraneous discussion - it is filled to the brim with observation and insight, and destined to become a classic in its field., Thank God for Stephan E. Flowers book Lords of the LeftHand Path ! It's a vital and muchneeded antidote to the hysteria and foolishness surrounding this area of ancient misunderstanding. The author's thorough historical overview of this 'path far less traveled' brings into focus what the Western 'Christian' world has missed in its sentimental attachment to their image of Christianity. In fact, Lords of the Left-Hand Path allows the reader an unusually clear lens through which to understand the source of so many of contemporary society's ills. This book is a serious exegesis of an important spiritual path; a noble path which is only obscure because it has become so maligned by aggressive monotheistic religions. The revival of interest in the occult and esoteric which has been gathering energy over the last century brings hope that the more openminded and openhearted among us are exploring the spiritual realities for ourselves., "Thus then now as ever, I enter the Path of Darkness, if haply so I may attain the Light." (Aleister Crowley, The Supreme Ritual ) Anyone who is aware of the 1980s and its dastardly slanders of Satanic ritual child abuse--incited by a collusion between faux law enforcement, bogus psychology, and a hysterical media--will especially welcome this book. It presents a sober, scholarly, and revealing explication of the true nature of the left-hand path and its most prominent adepts through recorded history. The author makes an essential contribution to rational philosophic discourse while exploring the hidden byways of the Promethean archetype.", I am astounded by just how much information is in this book, there is no padding or extraneous discussion, it is filled to the brim with information, observation and insight; it will become a classic in its field., Lords of the Left-Hand Path is an important contribution to the literature of the contemporary magical revival. Stephen E. Flowers, Ph.D. celebrates the 'way of the hero' and champions the courage of the individual who dares boldly to 'breach the gates of eternity'. This book will surely be hailed as a classic in its field., Lords of the Left-Hand Path examines the principle of isolate intelligence and the subjective universe throughout history from ancient India and Iran to Lucifer and the Faustian Age and beyond. It devotes much attention to the revival of the occult, cosmology and Satanic beliefs and practices, being very informative on these issues., I recommend this book highly to those who wish to challenge and explore their choice of paths to divinity., "Thus then now as ever, I enter the Path of Darkness, if haply so I may attain the Light." (Aleister Crowley, The Supreme Ritual ) Anyone who is aware of the 1980s and its dastardly slanders of Satanic ritual child abuse-incited by a collusion between faux law enforcement, bogus psychology, and a hysterical media-will especially welcome this book. It presents a sober, scholarly, and revealing explication of the true nature of the left-hand path and its most prominent adepts through recorded history. The author makes an essential contribution to rational philosophic discourse while exploring the hidden byways of the Promethean archetype."
Table of Content
Acknowledgments Preface: Under the Lens of Reason Introduction: An Untimely Meditation 1 The Left-Hand Path 2 The Eastern Traditions 3 The Roots of the Western Tradition 4 The First Millennium 5 The Path of Satan 6 Lucifer Unbound 7 An Interlude in the Absolute Elsewhere: Adolph Hitler and the Modern Mythologizing of Evil 8 The Occult Revival 9 Anton Szandor LaVey and the Church of Satan 10 Michael A. Aquino: The Temple of Set Afterword: Terminus Viae Appendix: The Urban Legend of Satanicism Glossary Notes Bibliography Index
Copyright Date
2012
Lccn
2012-001840
Dewey Decimal
133.409
Dewey Edition
23
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