The Angel And The Abyss : J. D. Gunther : Hardcover : IBIS Press 2014 : Occult.

New Hardcover & Dustjacket

In this companion to Initiation in the Aeon of the Child, now available in paperback, author J. Daniel Gunther provides detailed and cohesive analysis of the two major spiritual crises in the career of the aspirant in the Aeon of the Child—the Knowledge & Conversation of the Holy Guardian Angel and the Crossing the Abyss between the divine realms and the human.

Expounding on the sublime Formulas of Initiation confronting those who would aspire to these Mysteries, the author draws deeply from Jungian psychology, world mythology and religion, and the doctrines of the classic Mystery traditions, explaining how the revelations of Thelema apply to the individual. The Angel & The Abyss is written in clear, precise language that will aid those students who seek to navigate the difficult terrain of this advanced stage of the Spiritual quest. More knowledgeable students will find tantalizing clues to serve as guideposts and eventual confirmations of their direct experience.

The book offers copious illustrations including some in full color and numerous diagrams. It features detailed references that encompass ancient Egyptian hieroglyphic texts, the Old and New Testaments, the Apocrypha, Greek philosophy, alchemy, hermetic qabalah, and tarot, as well as the writings of Carl Jung, Eric Neumann and Aleister Crowley.

J. DANIEL GUNTHER is a life-long student of mythology, psychology, religion, alchemy and esotericism. For over thirty-five years he has been a member of A.'.A.'., the teaching Order established by Aleister Crowley. He is considered one of the foremost authorities on the doctrines of Thelema and the syncretic method of Magick and Mysticism taught by the A.'.A.'.. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Initiation In The Aeon of The Child and its newly released companion volume, The Angel and The Abyss, both published by Ibis Press. He is co-editor of the definitive Ibis Press edition of Thomas Stanley's Pythagoras: His Life and Teachings. Gunther is an Egyptological scholar whose recent contribution has been featured in the twentieth anniversary edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day, published by Chronicle Books. His most recent contribution to the field of esotericism is an analytical essay to Aleister Crowley's mystical poem AHA! The Sevenfold Mystery of the Ineffable Love, published by New Falcon Publications.

He is on the editorial board of The Equinox, published by Weiser, and has served as consultant and advisor for numerous other publications. His dynamic Lectures and Power Point demonstrations have brought him invitations to elucidate the doctrines of Thelema around the world. His Lectures have been proclaimed penetrating and inspiring, while his engaging question and answer sessions demonstrate his collegial approach and sincere commitment to student learning.

J. Daniel Gunther is also an artist and a honorary member of the art guild Collective 777.

He is married to Gwen Cummings Gunther who is likewise a member of A.'.A.'. and he is the proud father of three sons.