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THE BIBLE OF THE ADVERSARY
The Bible of the Adversary is the complete doctrine and practice of the Luciferian Faith. This Bible is for both beginners and serious Adepts, presenting the ideological theological foundations of the Spirit of Samael and Lilith. The Bible of the Adversary Definitions of Magick, The Adversarial Doctrine, Luciferian Ideology, Luciferian Laws ,Luciferian Religious Holidays, Liber Legion - Infernal Names, Mastery of the Earth - Controlling your Destiny, Three Types of Luciferian Magick, Banishing Rituals and Preparations , Yatukih Sorcery - Way-i-vatar and BAPTISM, WEDDING and FUNERAL rites.
328 pages, Paperback
First published March 4, 2008
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About the author
Michael W. Ford
78 books196 followersMichael W. Ford was born in 1976 to William and Judith Ford. His older brother, Mark, was a successful drummer who was on the road through most of Ford's early years. Ford began writing horror fiction as a child. In the late 1980s Ford attended The Cushman School in Miami, Florida, where he found an interest in music and history.
In 1990 Ford started playing in death-metal bands in Indianapolis, having spent time there again before relocating to Homestead and the Miami area in 1991. Ford and his family lost all of their possessions in Hurricane Andrew in 1992, as a result of which Ford moved to Indianapolis and started Black Funeral with various session members. Ford's interest in Magick and specifically Satanism was into its early phase, echoed in Ford's lyrics at the time. Ford studied the history of occultism and magick for some time before joining various left hand path orders from 1993 to 1995.
Recording with Black Funeral and Darkness Enshroud, a ritualistic-darkwave band, Ford relocated for the first time to Houston, Texas, having just recorded and released his first industrial record, Valefor - Death Magick on Cold Meat Industries "Death Factory Records" in 1996.
Michael Ford was granted the Order of Nine Angles command by Christos Beest in 1996, from which Ford operated until 1998 in Indianapolis. Ford left the active ONA due to what he has described as its Neo-Fascist stance and political ideals, which in his view are not an inherent part of Magick or Satanism.
Michael spent several years developing his Magickal practice between 1998 and 2000, when moving to Houston, Texas in October 1999 and editing his Book of the Witch Moon, where he had previously corresponded with Kenneth Grant. Ford continued working on music and recorded several ritual-music albums in the late 1990s, under the band name Psychonaut. Michael's interest in the works of Austin Osman Spare, Kenneth Grant and the mythology of the Adversary throughout the history of humanity were his primary interest during that time.
In 2001 Ford met Dana Dark, a gothic model and vocalist from Houston, and two others to begin recording ritual workings and the practice of the specific "luciferian" magick. The band recorded several albums from that point on, performing several live rituals. The group practiced magick as a Coven during this time period.
In 2003 Ford began publishing chapbooks and distributing them at low cost throughout the Satanic and Left Hand Path underground, which was designed as a type of "hit and run" guerrilla tactic. Ford had written in numerous published interviews that his goal was to upset and redefine the often-stagnant occult genre with an "Adversarial" approach. 2004 brought Michael's first contribution to a soundtrack, during his collaboration with Hexentanz, a ritual-medieval music project, with The Soil Bleeds Black and Psychonaut 75.
Ford published Luciferian Witchcraft in 2005, which quickly reached LULU.com's top 100, where it remained through 2008. Soon after Ford published numerous other left hand path and satanic books, redefining and presenting a new approach to so-called Dark paths of Magick and religion.
Ford is also the founder of The Order of the Phosphorus and The Black Order of the Dragon and a co-founder of The Church of Adversarial Light, a Luciferian Church. Ford has been an initiate and developer of the Luciferian Path for over ten years and also takes a significant interest in ancient Zoroastrian mysteries and Yatukih Sorcery. Ford is the co-owner of Succubus Productions and The Luciferian Apotheca.
He has done soundtracks for the movies Cadaver Bay and Hell Bound Book of the Dead released in 2004.
In 1990 Ford started playing in death-metal bands in Indianapolis, having spent time there again before relocating to Homestead and the Miami area in 1991. Ford and his family lost all of their possessions in Hurricane Andrew in 1992, as a result of which Ford moved to Indianapolis and started Black Funeral with various session members. Ford's interest in Magick and specifically Satanism was into its early phase, echoed in Ford's lyrics at the time. Ford studied the history of occultism and magick for some time before joining various left hand path orders from 1993 to 1995.
Recording with Black Funeral and Darkness Enshroud, a ritualistic-darkwave band, Ford relocated for the first time to Houston, Texas, having just recorded and released his first industrial record, Valefor - Death Magick on Cold Meat Industries "Death Factory Records" in 1996.
Michael Ford was granted the Order of Nine Angles command by Christos Beest in 1996, from which Ford operated until 1998 in Indianapolis. Ford left the active ONA due to what he has described as its Neo-Fascist stance and political ideals, which in his view are not an inherent part of Magick or Satanism.
Michael spent several years developing his Magickal practice between 1998 and 2000, when moving to Houston, Texas in October 1999 and editing his Book of the Witch Moon, where he had previously corresponded with Kenneth Grant. Ford continued working on music and recorded several ritual-music albums in the late 1990s, under the band name Psychonaut. Michael's interest in the works of Austin Osman Spare, Kenneth Grant and the mythology of the Adversary throughout the history of humanity were his primary interest during that time.
In 2001 Ford met Dana Dark, a gothic model and vocalist from Houston, and two others to begin recording ritual workings and the practice of the specific "luciferian" magick. The band recorded several albums from that point on, performing several live rituals. The group practiced magick as a Coven during this time period.
In 2003 Ford began publishing chapbooks and distributing them at low cost throughout the Satanic and Left Hand Path underground, which was designed as a type of "hit and run" guerrilla tactic. Ford had written in numerous published interviews that his goal was to upset and redefine the often-stagnant occult genre with an "Adversarial" approach. 2004 brought Michael's first contribution to a soundtrack, during his collaboration with Hexentanz, a ritual-medieval music project, with The Soil Bleeds Black and Psychonaut 75.
Ford published Luciferian Witchcraft in 2005, which quickly reached LULU.com's top 100, where it remained through 2008. Soon after Ford published numerous other left hand path and satanic books, redefining and presenting a new approach to so-called Dark paths of Magick and religion.
Ford is also the founder of The Order of the Phosphorus and The Black Order of the Dragon and a co-founder of The Church of Adversarial Light, a Luciferian Church. Ford has been an initiate and developer of the Luciferian Path for over ten years and also takes a significant interest in ancient Zoroastrian mysteries and Yatukih Sorcery. Ford is the co-owner of Succubus Productions and The Luciferian Apotheca.
He has done soundtracks for the movies Cadaver Bay and Hell Bound Book of the Dead released in 2004.
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November 5, 2009
This book just seemed like it was just thrown together. Michael Ford is in great need of an editor. If you are interested in Left Hand Path doctrine and practice this can be a good book to start out with. I found this book a bit difficult to keep up with because there was no steady train of thought propelling the book. It was ragtag. The price for both hardcover and paperback editions is staggering considering that you do not receive a well put-together book. Although, I will not deny that the concepts that are in the book (the ones that are recurring themes throughout) are interesting.
Pros: Essential Occult/Philosophical book.
Cons: Price, looks as if the book were just thrown together, Does not make easy reading, not for casual readers.
Final Verdict: Don't buy.
Pros: Essential Occult/Philosophical book.
Cons: Price, looks as if the book were just thrown together, Does not make easy reading, not for casual readers.
Final Verdict: Don't buy.
February 12, 2014
This is my second time reading this, and I enjoyed it even less this time around. The first time around, I couldn't quite figure out what bothered me about the book; but now, I realize that this, in form, is essentially the same as the five dozen or so "occult" books that Llewellyn Publications puts out on a yearly basis.
The editing seems to be nonexistent. I won't begrudge a book typographical errors, generally; but the quality of the illustrations, the quantity of misspelled words, and grammatically unclear sentences is nearly insulting.
The one thing I even appreciated in this was the Vampyric Awakening allegory. It is probably the most sinister thing in the book.
The editing seems to be nonexistent. I won't begrudge a book typographical errors, generally; but the quality of the illustrations, the quantity of misspelled words, and grammatically unclear sentences is nearly insulting.
The one thing I even appreciated in this was the Vampyric Awakening allegory. It is probably the most sinister thing in the book.
August 24, 2011
dross.
stolen from Chumbley.
Dont bother its AWFUL
stolen from Chumbley.
Dont bother its AWFUL
Read
April 14, 2012Very informative. The only typos there were didn't distract me from reading, and in my opinion, don't invalidate the content.
October 26, 2019
A little too much for general reading.
I enjoy reading and studying the different faiths of the world. This book has more information than most general readers can comprehend or need. As for the rituals included, I believe a cautionary or warning statement to parents of young people is needed to prevent the unskilled from delving into dangerous areas.
I enjoy reading and studying the different faiths of the world. This book has more information than most general readers can comprehend or need. As for the rituals included, I believe a cautionary or warning statement to parents of young people is needed to prevent the unskilled from delving into dangerous areas.
July 13, 2022
Supremely fascinating and well-researched, this is indeed an essential addition to any left-hand path occult library and a must-read for anyone interested in exploring the path of Luciferianism. However, like most of Michael W. Ford's works, be prepared for many typos, as well as grammar and formatting errors that can make this a bit of a frustrating read at times. However, as someone who's recently self-initiated into Luciferianism, I still enjoyed this immensely and will be returning to it often.
June 11, 2022
Deep read
This is a book of much information. If you are interested in the left hand path, lhp, then this is a good place to start. It is also full of explanations and ways to travel on your personal spiritual path. Experienced mages can find much to enjoy here. A smooth read and good artwork.
This is a book of much information. If you are interested in the left hand path, lhp, then this is a good place to start. It is also full of explanations and ways to travel on your personal spiritual path. Experienced mages can find much to enjoy here. A smooth read and good artwork.
November 25, 2022
Mr. Ford gives an introduction to both the Luciferian faith and the left hand path, a true occult classic. The Bible of the Adversary is packed with useful information and philosophy from cover to cover.
October 1, 2024
Great first book
An excellent introduction to Luciferianism. There is a fair bit of information to absorb, but a great read from front to back. I'm definitely going to source a physical copy for future reference.
An excellent introduction to Luciferianism. There is a fair bit of information to absorb, but a great read from front to back. I'm definitely going to source a physical copy for future reference.
January 14, 2021
This book really speaks to me, love it, consider myself a Gnostic Luciferian.
January 16, 2022
Great Book
This book inspired me to take up my royal practice again 9 strongly recommend this to all my occult friends this book is a master piece
This book inspired me to take up my royal practice again 9 strongly recommend this to all my occult friends this book is a master piece
February 21, 2023
It's kind of generic magic book that tries to make itself cool by using words like Adversary, Devil, etc.
It's contents are pretty well worn and not too original.
I only read this for artistic purposes I don't actually believe in magic or anything.
It's contents are pretty well worn and not too original.
I only read this for artistic purposes I don't actually believe in magic or anything.
August 29, 2012
This book assists the reader in discovering wisdom and strength in the Left Hand path by utilizing direct energy in the process of becoming more fully aware and conscious in actions and thoughts. A great outline and very informative. I rate a five out of five starts for the book and the author, Michael W. Ford.
November 6, 2008
A great compendium of adversarial chao-pantheistic devotion and mnagic with a fascinating synthesis of Druj/Daeva and the Qlippoth.
August 5, 2011
Kinda dumb. Cobbled together, grasping for anything that might make it work. Meh. I fully admit I don't understand Luciferianism, but this just kept making me roll my eyes.
April 18, 2012
loved it made me think about luciferian witchcraft, love the skippy rituals in it.
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