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And why does 72 or 70 keep coming up in scripture. 70 nations, tongues, disciples, angelic Watchers and Solomon is said to have possessed a ring with a seal on it that gave him dominion over the 72 Chief Spirits.
originally posted by: bobs_uruncle
a reply to: Malocchio
According to the keys of Solomon, there are 72 guardians of the Guff (Hall of souls, universal library).
Cheers - Dave
originally posted by: intrptr
And why does 72 or 70 keep coming up in scripture. 70 nations, tongues, disciples, angelic Watchers and Solomon is said to have possessed a ring with a seal on it that gave him dominion over the 72 Chief Spirits.
Also says its a wicked generation that seeks signs.
"I leave symbols to the symbol minded." -- Sir George Carlin
2 Timothy 3:1-5 ...'This know also, that in the last days perilous times shall come. For men shall be lovers of their own selves, covetous, boasters, proud, blasphemers, disobedient to parents, unthankful, unholy, without natural affection, trucebreakers, false accusers, incontinent, fierce, despisers of those that are good, traitors, heady, highminded, lovers of pleasures more than lovers of God; Having a form of godliness, but denying the power thereof: from such turn away.'
There will be signs in the sun and moon and stars, and on the earth dismay among the nations, bewildered by the roaring of the sea and the surging of the waves. 26Men will faint from fear and anxiety over what is coming upon the earth, for the powers of the heavens will be shaken.…
Matthew 24:23-24 ESV
Then if anyone says to you, ‘Look, here is the Christ!’ or ‘There he is!’ do not believe it. For false christs and false prophets will arise and perform great signs and wonders, so as to lead astray, if possible, even the el
The pentatuch has far many mystic layers to its understanding than understood by the Christian Church.
originally posted by: Malocchio
originally posted by: bobs_uruncle
a reply to: Malocchio
According to the keys of Solomon, there are 72 guardians of the Guff (Hall of souls, universal library).
Cheers - Dave
I haven't read that one yet, didn't a friend of Crowley translate or write that? I know that sect was into Hermetic Qabalah but I have only read parts. I like the one that names the ''72 Chief Spirits" and describes how to invoke them. Kabbalah Dzenoudata(unveiled) is supposed to be good.
I enjoyed the Testament of Solomon. Rabbinical tradition is that the Temple was constructed by demons under Solomons control.
I think 72 has astronomical meaning in a 360° orbit so it's an old tradition.
originally posted by: MamaJ
a reply to: BlueJacket
The pentatuch has far many mystic layers to its understanding than understood by the Christian Church.
And if the higher ups do understand they aint tellin.
Seeking signs and keeping your eyes open for signs different things.