The Book of the Law was written (or received) by Aleister Crowley in Cairo, Egypt in the year 1904. It contains three chapters, each of which was written down in one hour, beginning at noon, on April 8th, 9th, and 10th. Crowley claims that the author was an entity named Aiwass, whom he later identified as his own Holy Guardian Angel. The contents of this small book include Law of Thelema, expressed by these two phrases:

* "Do what thou wilt shall be the whole of the Law" (AL I:40) and

* "Love is the law, love under will" (AL I:57)

Interpretation of this book is considered a matter for the individual, and openly promoting personal ideas about its meaning is strongly discouraged by O.T.O., Inc. Although Crowley expressed the desire to see the Law of Thelema promulgated in all areas of society, success in this endevour is to be based on others willfully following the the good example of Thelemites rather than by evangelization or direct attempts to convert others. "Success is thy proof: argue not; convert not; talk not over much!" (AL III:42)

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