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Drawing Down Belial

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 12:33 pm
by Shifa
I just purchased Connolly's "The Compete Book of Demonolatry" today. (about time, right?)
I'm eyeballing what else to get, and I was wondering if anyone has any thoughts about the Belial book. I know it's mostly about divination, but I'm curious how helpful it would be for strengthening psychic communication skills in general.

Re: Drawing Down Belial

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 3:52 pm
by Inanna
I've enjoyed the book, most of her books are for serious students of demonic magick though. For spirit communication I would suggest that you follow the meditation curriculum given in Complete book of demonology. It's the most important practice you can do whether you want to develop spirit communication skills or magickal powers.

Re: Drawing Down Belial

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 4:16 pm
by alex6
The book drawing down belial has information no only for divination ,which are really good ones,but also contains instructions for helping with spirits and demons communication skills ,ascension and channeling .Personaly I like the instructions on the preparation of demonic communication devices like the consecration and preparation of ouija board which I liked a lot and to say the truth when I first read that book I haven't thought of many concepts written inside the book .Anyway because of the fact that it does contain some geniusly good tips ,informations and concepts it always is helpful to read new books to broaden your horizons and learn new aspects of belief in the subjects discussed in the book.On the S.conolly's site sjreisner http://sjreisner.com/s-connolly/s-connolly-faq/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; you can find the order that a.connoly suggest on for reading her books.

Re: Drawing Down Belial

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 5:29 pm
by User3246
To be honest, the first few chapters really turned me off. Connolly is a mediocre writer in my opinion, but she writes clearly and thoughtfully, which is what you really want when studying demons. The book got MUCH better after that, and I think it is one of her better books. The Title attracted me because I find myself attracted to Belial a lot. The book is misnamed. It really has nothing to do with Belial at all.

Re: Drawing Down Belial

Posted: Thu Jan 19, 2017 6:01 pm
by Shifa
Thanks for all the feedback!
I'm sure the "Complete" book will keep me busy for awhile anyway.

Re: Drawing Down Belial

Posted: Fri Jan 20, 2017 6:11 am
by user1876
I Also have Drawing Down Belial Its a Good Book but ' I Enjoyed The Complete Book Of Daemonolatry a lot More Because It gave me a lot More to Work with but All of S Connolly's Books are Good for Anyone ' That's Looking to learn more about Daemonolatry :devilmagic:

Re: Drawing Down Belial

Posted: Wed Feb 22, 2017 4:01 pm
by DoubleD
I have that book as well, it's solid. I have to disagree with previous comments, she is a great writer and you can see how she has evolved over time. With all the self publishing out there and lack of true editing I appreciate those that get their books edited first.

I had higher hopes for Drawing Down though, I guess I didn't anticipate that it would be a mini-book but that is okay. There is workable information in there.

the complete and the Demonic Magick are both fantastic books...