The secret ceremonies of the Adepts are revealed. In this groundbreaking volume, the Second Order rituals of Paul Foster Case are brought into the public domain for the first time. Adapted from the Golden Dawn system and restructured for Builders of the Adytum (B.O.T.A.). These rituals include: The Portal RitualThe Second Order Opening and ClosingThe Ceremony of AdmissionThe Consecration of the Vault of the AdeptsA comparison with the original Golden Dawn Vault RitualCase's version of these advanced initiations replaces god-form meditations with angelic imagery and includes clear stage directions throughout. The Consecration of the Vault is unique to B.O.T.A. and represents Case's most original contribution to ritual magic. Also included are eight appendices detailing construction plans for the Vault, Pastos, Altar, and Tablets, making this a vital manual for Second Order lodge work. While selective omissions have been made to preserve initiatory secrecy, the core structure and function of each ritual are fully intact and accessible. Editorial & Rights Notice: This edition has been newly typeset, edited, and prepared by Wade Coleman as a scholarly presentation of the works of Paul Foster Case. It includes original editorial commentary, modern formatting, and supplementary notes. All source materials have been reviewed through the U.S. Copyright Office and verified as public domain or unpublished with no active rights holders. If the rights status of any text were ever to change, I will immediately update or unpublish the edition in accordance with Amazon's Content Guidelines.
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