Blasphemy for Illumination SakeJune 5, 2006 18 out of 25 found this review helpful
I am taking it that the previous reviewer did not ascertain the function and meaning of this work.
This is an advanced magical grimoire that explores the realms of the Qlippotic. It is a post-Babalon, post-Choronzon, post-HGA interjection of the Left Hand Path.
Ford's work, in many ways, is perhaps the best example of a generated antinomian current I have come across. It is meant to bolster the individual and quicken the powers of the self in preparation for darker "outer" experience.
This work is the spiritual scion of the Sinister Tradition and A.O. Spare's Zos Kia Cultus.
The hardback edition is due to release on 6/6, FYI.
Fra:.Du'al-Karnain
Some things need constant reading overMay 16, 2006 5 out of 8 found this review helpful
I believe that I have made a review about this book or Luciferian Witchcraft sometime ago and in it, was a very poor review because at the time, I must admit, that Ford's work was kind of out there and misunderstood from my perceptions at that time. But I kept this book as well as Liber IVHI, in which the latter was a much more praised recommendation.
I believe Luciferian Witchcraft was released first but it is a companion to Liber HVHI and in my opinion, you can not read one with out the other, not just because of the numerous cross references but because the way the book flows has more of a consistency when both books are together.
My personal ethics on magickal books is that I do not attempt any one else's ritual because a person (with magickal ability) devisising his or her own rite in my opinion is etherically designed for them and could mess a person up bad. Kind of like an organ failing a new body after a transplant for too many reasons to list but mainly the organ is rejected because it's deemed alien by the body. But it's still a good read, with plenty of information and it tends to open your mind to new perception.
In summary though, I think that this book does have real adverse power but it is only open to those of the nature in which this books speeks of.
Blasphemy for the sake of blasphemy IE pseudo satanismApril 25, 2006 0 out of 10 found this review helpful
What it appears to be most of the time. Whilst the rituals are symbolic, it's all blasphemy for the sake of blasphemy. There's no class in using such graphic imagery to "prove" anything but the fact that you believe that affirmation is based on shock value.
A deep, philosophical and spiritual affirmation to Satan can have just as much (if not more, since you appear so sincere and serene in your devotion to Satan and NOT ONCE DID YOU RESORT TO "BLATANT HERESY")power.
If you ask me, such a practice is mere theatrics to those who have actually read a few books on Satanism (let alone those who actually practice), no substance whatsoever (however the first few chapters in the beginning are of some worth, and the lore is intriguing. I'm speaking of the rituals themselves).
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I will begin this edit by stating my personal style is a collection of everything I read, and integrating everything into my own style. Having that been said, I collect and follow Ford's work very closely.
Also, feel free to take from what I said that I read A LOT of work by LHP contributors (Even that God-Forsaken Tsirk Susej, a man so antinomian he spelled "Jesus Krist" backwards and took that name as his own).
Ford does enough homework to check out. He's somewhat like Brian Tracy, takes on a lot of different stuff, spins it enough to legally call it his own, brand it with his name and put it out there for you to see.
Personally, this is perfectly fine. As I said, I do it myself. In a free market society, he has every right to do it.
As for "Blasphemy for Illumination's sake," call it what you will. Certainly, there can be a sort of... Liberation... Taking that approach to enlightenment.
