Paths of Wisdom

by John Michael Greer

Book Overview

Discover the inner secrets of the Cabala - the heart of the Golden Dawn tradition - presented in modern language for the twenty-first century, in Paths of Wisdom by John Michael Greer. Paths of Wisdom... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1870450256
• ISBN13: 9781870450256
• Release Date: April 2008
• Publisher: Thoth Publications
• Length: 434 Pages
• Weight: 1.45 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.3" x 9.1"

Customer Reviews

Priceless Guide to The Cabalah--Like having a Teacher !

For nearly ten years, I have flirted with the idea of studying Cabalah (Kabalah, Qabalah--however you want to spell it) and I have been a member of several Mystery Schools and Masonic organizations that espouse the need to study Cabalah.... However, until I found this book, I just was not sure where to begin (this decision was difficult, pre-Internet) !Previous to reading this book, I knew of Gematria, Notariquon, Temura and the basic layout of the Tree of Life --and I even tackled Crowley's "777," but I just was not sure what to start memorizing, or which school had it right....This book cleared-up so many of the confusing aspects of The Cabalah and the Tree of Life--with clear, concise descriptions of the various aspects of the study (with helpful illustrations). This book is the equivalent of having a Teacher, who takes the time to explain The Cabalah, in detail --without all the usual egotistical, rambling, extraneous material found in many books on the subject (e.g., Crowley's dissertations on the subject).John Michael Greer takes you by the hand and says, "Let's start with the beginning...." --whereas Crowley just throws you into the Deep End and says, "Sink or Swim."Personally, I like Greer's method of Teaching Cabalah! Reading this book makes studying Cabalah interesting, fun and EASY (and you do not need to wade through numerous pages of extraneous ramblings to find the teachings--they are all laid-out and diagramed, concisely....unlike most pretentious works on the subject).I also highly recommend purchasing the following book in conjunction with (or because you cannot find/afford this one, due to the sad fact that it is ludicrously "out of print") :"The Chicken Qabalah of Rabbi Lamed Ben Clifford: Dilettante's Guide to What You Do and Do Not Know to Become a Qabalist" by Lon Milo Duquette (ISBN # 1578632153). This book receives rave reviews from Kabalists.These two books, together, are perfect for the Beginner. Both of these men have a wonderful way of setting Personal Ego aside, and explaining Cabalah as a Friend and Teacher, instead of a Mystical "Know it All."Anyone who has ever been Intimidated by the study of The Cabalah, or by various well-known Cabalist's works, should acquire this book (if possible) and Duquette's book, as well.Also, obviously, you will need the famous "777" and other well-known Cabalistic Reference works (Sepher Yetzirah, etc.)....but, for the Beginner, "Paths of Wisdom" is the perfect starting point on the Journey up The Tree of Life.

One of the Best Intros

This book coupled with Dion Forutune's work , "The Mystical Cabalah", and the book ,"770", in order of difficulty would give you more than a working knowledge of the correspondences of the GD system of the Cabalah. Creer's companion book, "Circles of Power", provides more practical work that the previous one somewhat lacks. I would highly recommend this book to anyone who can find it, I have no idea why the publisher has decided to stop producing this work. MY SUGGESTION IS TO GET THIS IF YOU CAN FIND IT....ITS WORTH THE PRICE. :-)770!!!

Fresh new insights

We chose this book on Kaballah to use in my study group and we have had excellent results. The group consists of many levels from a beginner to a person who has written her own interpretations of Kaballah. Greer is able to simplfy enough for the beginner to grasp difficult concepts, yet offers enough new information to keep the expert interested. His ideas are fresh and his perspective opens up a lot of new information to a group of people who have been studying Metaphysics for almost 30 years. It should be part of every Metaphysician's bookshelf.

One of the best Books on the Qabalah.

After reading many books on the qabalah, this has got to be one of the best for the beginner searching for enlightenment to this complex system. After 10 years of study of the qabalah, this book opens some of the most complex symbolism. Another plus, is that this book was wrote in simple terms. A third grade student could be able to read this great book and have a firm understanding of what the qabalah is. " A MUST READ BOOK ON THE QABALAH! " Frater 204

An excellent introduction to Hermetic Cabala.

This book is an introductory text on Hermetic Cabala, a form of magical mysticism practiced in the European world since the Renaissance, where it had been borrowed from Jewish mysticism. John Michael Greer gives a concise introduction to the principles of the Cabala in the first few chapters and then moves on to a detailed analysis of the Tree of Life and its paths, which are the foundation of Cabalistic mysticism. His writing is clearly done and his grasp on the subject is obviously that of a practitioner of this path with many years of experience, not simply that of an academic writing about a topic foreign to himself. Unlike most books on this topic, Mr. Greer's work explains the theoretical foundations of Cabala as well as giving the details of its practical use. All in all, the best book I have found on the subject.