Initiation in the Aeon of the Child
From Sekhet-Maat Lodge
Lecture and Book Signing
with J. Daniel Gunther
Saturday, May 2, 2009 ev, 7:30pm
J. Daniel Gunther is a life-long student of esotericism, mythology, and religion. A longtime member of A∴ A∴, the teaching Order established by Aleister Crowley, he is considered one of the foremost authorities in the field. He serves on the editorial board of The Equinox and acts as a consultant and advisor for numerous occult publications.
J. Daniel Gunther offered a lecture and book signing on Saturday, May 2, 2009 ev. The book, Initiation in the Aeon of the Child was available for purchase at this event.
About the Book
In 1904 ev, The Book of the Law declared the advent of a new period in the course of human history—The Aeon of Horus or Aeon of the Child. The doctrine codified in The Book of the Law and the numerous other Holy Books, known as Thelema, revealed Aleister Crowley as the Prophet of the New Aeon.
In this ground-breaking book, author J. Daniel Gunther provides a penetrating and cohesive analysis of the spiritual doctrine underlying and informing the Aeon of the Child, and the sublime formulas of Initiation encountered by those who would probe its mysteries. Drawing on more than 30 years of experiences as a student and teacher within the Order of the A∴ A∴, the author examines the doctrinal thread of Thelema in its historical, religious, and practical context.
This book is written in clear, precise language that will aid those students who seek to navigate the difficult terrain of the spiritual quest. More advanced students will find tantalizing clues to serve as guideposts and eventual confirmation of direct experience.
The book also includes numerous diagrams and detailed references encompassing ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, the Apocrypha, the Old and New Testaments, alchemy, hermetic Qabalah, and tarot, as well as the writings of Carl Jung and Aleister Crowley.
- I ... highly recommmend J. Daniel Gunther's Initiation in the Aeon of the Child: The Inward Journey which is, in my opinion, the most important doctrinal contribution since Crowley's death. —James Wasserman
- The [formulae] of initiation [that this book] addresses are some of the most deep and penetrative work I have seen. This is a work that is rooted in our first principles ... at the same time advancing them to a level that I believe very few thought possible. —Kjetil Fjell (See also his review.)
Reception and Book Signing
- Food & Drink
- A substantial selection of hors d'oeuvres and non-alcoholic beverages was included with admission. Microbrews and wines were also available for purchase.
- Vending
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- Sekhet-Maat Lodge had a selection of items for sale, including Initiation in the Aeon of the Child by J. Daniel Gunther, other relevant titles, Abramelin Oil, mugs, stickers, SML lamen t-shirts, posters, and more.
- Night of Pan Books offered used and rare titles by Crowley and others.
- Bee Girl Metal offered beautiful, high-quality esoteric handmade jewelry.
