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Mardukite 10-Year Anniversary – Real Readers Review “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” by Joshua Free

Posted by nexg3n on June 21, 2018
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TEN YEARS AFTER the ‘Mardukite’ inception by Joshua Free, the ‘Mardukite Truth Seeker Press’ takes a look back at some of the online (amazon) reviews made by real readers using prior printings of the “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” that is now available in a 10th Anniversary Seventh Edition, revised and updated for ‘NexGen’ (next generation) seekers and returning alumni alike!

AN EXCELLENT BOOK OF REFERENCE AND INSPIRATION…
— S.M. Davis, October 15, 2009
“With a prolific tradition of Necronomicons in existence, what need do we really have of another? To be succinct, this “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” provides the reader with access to some of the oldest and most powerful traditions in our history. The “cradle of civilization” is often considered to be ancient Mesopotamia, and if the roots of civilization in general might be found there, certainly we can trace the majority of our religious and spiritual heritage to that region, particularly to Sumer and Babylon.
There is delightfully minimal commentary involved in the book. Joshua Free includes an introduction to the book in general, and to each section of the book. These introductions are very economical, in that they are information intensive, yet say little which is unnecessary. In essence, they inform the reader of the context and nature of the texts introduced, and provide some frame of reference as to where the texts fit within the Mardukite tradition. The remaining content of the book consists of copious translations of ancient texts from principally Babylon and Egypt. These are incredibly informative, and are so organized as to highlight the harmonies between ancient traditions.
Certainly, anyone interested in the history of the occult traditions, the Simon Necronomicon, or even the history of religion will find this book invaluable for its compilation of the authentic source material of many of our traditions. The only caveat to this is that the reader must be willing to displace dogma and read with an open mind in order to gain any real insight from this book. One does not need to agree with the interpretations offered, but they easily offer very worthwhile food for thought.”

A FRESH PERSPECTIVE AT LAST!!! READ THIS BOOK IF YOU WANT TO BETTER YOUR LIFE, AND THE LIVES OF THOSE YOU CARE ABOUT!!!
— Jans E. Ahumada, October 5, 2009
“This book is an absolute MUST READ to anyone considering themselves a seeker of truth, but also fans of H.P. Lovecraft, and Simon!!! It is so very refreshing to see this information having been painstakingly researched from a perspective both, anthropological, and historical. The “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” is Egypto-Babylonian, delving into the traditions best documented lore from Mesopotamia of Marduk(Ra)-Son/Heir of Enki(Ptah)-Lord of the Earth, the Anunnaki-Sky Gods, the Igigi-Watchers, and much, much, MORE!!!
‘Labels, names, and figures are man’s calculations of truth. Labels create the reactive/response settings within your program, creating “files” and “copy” and “pasting” pre-existing ideas and beliefs. The Ego “downloads” additional manifestations, images, and artificially created barriers, limitations and then further isolates you to be overcome by more “worldly programming.” -Joshua Free
There’s a reason they call it “programming” folks!!! It is time for us to kill our televisions, snap out of it, and wake up!!! When the “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” is read with an open mind, free from the preconceived notions spawned in fear by our egos, and suspension of judgment, should you chose to cross the threshold you currently stand in front of, this book will have dramatic, life changing effects for you and all others you care about!!! In fact, I recommend this book to anyone, and everyone struggling through life that is searching for a better way!!!”

JOSHUA FREE REALLY DID HIS HOMEWORK!
–Rebecca, August 23, 2010
“I must say at first I was a bit skeptical at the emergence of another Necronomicon. I decided it would at best make a good conversation piece and bought it. Upon reading the “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible”, I have to say I am impressed at the level of research Joshua Free put into this work. He even constructed (or rather REconstructed) a workable magical system around the ancient Assyrian, Babylonian, and Egyptian beliefs outlined in the text. This work is now the prize of my Necronomicon collection and I feel it has earned its place well.”

IF YOU KNOW SOMEONE INTO THE SIMON BOOK THAT IS IN NEED OF HELP, I RECOMMEND THIS OVER ANYHING!
— Steven Kemp, November 18, 2014
“This is a life saver for those that get twisted up by the Simon Necronomicon. I had a terrible time after I read the Simon Necronomicon. This “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” by Joshua Free is the only way I could find my sanity. If you know someone into the Simon book that is in need of help I would recommend this over anything, It just might save them from themselves. Thanks to Joshua Free, I can love life once more.”

ALL OF JOSHUA FREE’S BOOKS ARE A ‘MUST OWN’…
Charlie, November 20, 2011
“The “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” is one of the best books I own. You have to buy the books by Joshua Free. They worth every penny. He is the real deal. The naysayer are full of hot air and/or don’t get it and never will.”

FORGET LOVECRAFT AND SIMON… HERE’S THE NECRONOMICON!
Lacerti, November 26, 2012
“Forget Lovecraft. So many people are adamant about pointing out the obviousness of his <em<Necronomicon being an idea in a work of fiction. That’s right, it is. It is an idea, which is why the N-word is included in the title. Simon also presented a Necronomicon, and while considered valuable for those who have actually put into practice the contents of his book, some consider the work to be incomplete. The “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” edited by Joshua Free runs along the same vein as Simon, in that it presents a Mesopotamian-inspired system of magick. But it is much more than that. The inclusion of the word “Bible” in the title is very suitable as it includes a huge collection of lore pertaining to man’s origins and the gods that originally governed the planet, much like the Holy Bible itself.
As I understand it, the author founded a research organization whose goal was to re-discover the original system of magick and religion. Their investigating began with the earliest writings available, the clay tablets unearthed from the Middle-East inscribed in cuneiform. From those translations came most of the contents of this book. Much of the material revolves around mythology, mostly Babylonian but also including Egyptian and a few others, but there are also guidelines for applying the knowledge. In the end, this is a revival effort, an attempt to reconstruct the oldest spiritual system known to man.
As practicality goes, some of the information is cryptic, or maybe some aspects are flexible and require experimentation, but there is much to be found. Because of the sheer volume of this book, more than one reading will most likely be required to absorb all the information. “Chapters” are comprised of tablets whose designation determined the order, so the information is not necessarily read in order from the first page to the last. The style of magick is more of a “priestly” approach, a way of life, as opposed to randomly lighting a candle, making a wish while drawing out a sigil, and knowing that thy will be done as you blow out the flame. The system presented centers around spiritual evolution rather than material gains.
If you’re looking for Lovecraft’s Necronomicon, look elsewhere for you will be most disappointed with this title. Why anyone would even want that version to be real is beyond my comprehension. But if you’re looking for wisdom from some of the world’s oldest writings, this is a valuable resource. It’s also worth noting that the “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” is the foundation for many works by Joshua Free, and many of his other books refer to this one for additional information or to elaborate certain ideas.”

THE NECRONOMICON ANUNNAKI BIBLE IS AMAZING!
James Thomas, May 2, 2013
“The works of Joshua Free and the Mardukites are amazing. This massive book is one example of that. The “Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible” covers the foundations of the tradition and is simply astounding. The information to be found inside is incredible and the reconstruction of the Mardukite Anunnaki tradition is something that you will very much want to be apart of. This book is the perfect place to start!”

ALIEN AGENDAS : Using Ancient Magick to Open Portals, Doorways and StarGates for a New Age

Posted by nexg3n on November 22, 2017
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As the modern Mardukite movement gears up for its tenth active year, the long-term plans for Phase-10 are being divulged for the first time from the Mardukite Office and Council of Nabu… and all of them seem to involve the use of meditation, personal metaphysics and what many have called “magic” — the same practices which were at first held exclusively for remote communication with interdimensional or otherwise “alien” intelligences — will be explored and executed by the Mardukite Chamberlains in global efforts to force open portals, doorways and gateways for the New Age, bringing specific energies and frequencies into this realm that have previously been denied. Such almost seems like something from the pages of science fiction alone, but this is not the case. And in preparation for such undertakings for the following years, we turn our attention to the lore from the past where elements of such aspects may be best observed and even exploited.

“Arcanum” by Joshua Free, 10th Anniversary Edition

…One example we might turn to regards the subject of KHORONZON, here explained in this Mardukite NecroGate blog post as excerpted from the new 10th Anniversary edition of ARCANUM : THE GREAT MAGICAL ARCANUM by Joshua Free. While the archives and publishing array of the Mardukites has grown considerably in the past decade, it was the ARCANUM work that first attracted many early subscribers of the Mardukite underground.

KHORONZON… A powerful malignant force interpreted from the Enochian-Kabbalah system. Sometimes spelled “Choronzon” or “Coronzon,” the name refers to the “Fallen One,” or Apocalyptical Dragon, known in Enochian language as “telec vovim” or “Death Dragon.” Most scholars interpret this primordial force as “the Devil” or “Satan,” while Gnostics equate it with the Ialdabaoth energetic current. In the Necronomicon and ancient Sumerian-Babylonian tradition, Khoronzon is specifically defined as KUR, or Tiamat, the “first form” or “archetypal dragon” that leads the hordes of Ancient Ones. All traditions point to a force that is currently being kept beyond or outside of our time-space by the Gate to the Outside.

Leave it to Aleister Crowley to break through the gates of the Universe. Instead of using the Triangle of Solomon for Goetic evocation, a method used widely by ceremonialists for conjuring to physical appearance (typically within a mirror), Crowley traced the Triangle of Solomon in the sands of the Algerian desert in 1909, formed the space as a nemeton, stepped within the confines and conjured the spirit of Khoronzon into himself. Previously, Crowley had encountered the entity when he was exploring the developmental system of Aethyrs (which he skryed from the thirtieth to the first) working with one or two of the dimensions a day. At one point, Crowley finds himself stuck on a rung of the Ladder of Light. To go further would mean to break the seal to the Gate to the Outside from within his own mind, sharing an astral existence with the forces of Khoronzon. Of course, Crowley went ahead and did this anyway, and it changed him for the remainder of his life.

It is possible that Aleister Crowley did more than simply open the Gate to the Outside from within his own mind. Many spiritualists believe that when he did so, he unleashed many malignant forces into 20th Century civilization. This may have been a predetermined event. The Enochian System was “discovered” by John Dee and Edward Kelley, but they never successfully employed the system themselves, and were actually warned not to (by an angel named “Ave”). Then, 500 years later, Crowley appears, claiming to be the spirit of Kelley in a reincarnated form, and he effectively uses all of the Enochian Keys to perform his famous ritual working, his interpretation of the Great Work.

“Arcanum” by Joshua Free, 10th Anniversary Edition

Astral lore within the high magickal tradition sometimes makes references to places or spaces of “not” and “void” that exist between other aethyrs and dimensions of existence. The abyss represents the unknown, the most frightening and challenging state of mastery capable prior to the finality of Ascension. Sometimes the Dweller on the Threshold is not malignant, merely a guardian of sorts. In the case of Khoronzon, the entity exists between the aethyrs beyond all reasonable sensory perception. Legends suggest that there are still worshipers of the Ancient Ones, ever seeking to allow these forces to manifest in the Mid-Branch planes of human existence. But according to the apocryphal texts and prophecies, this final battle of “Sky Dragons” is inevitable.

Protection from the “Death-Dragon” requires a significant feat of magickal ability, perhaps the entirety of the Great Magickal Arcanum. The individual must exist within an established shell or strengthened Merkaba, with the personal energetic system (aura and chakras) strengthened and balanced from within a body of light. The belief is that forces kept behind the Gate to the Outside will represent a catastrophic event for natural existence. Some lore suggests the unnatural undoing of creation, the “un-creation,” a power allegedly held in the Tetragrammaton, the “Word.” The best advice for the seeker is to embrace the Clear Light within and become as a beacon of Truth to dispel the darkness…

MAGICAL POWERS — Being a GOD | How To Get World Control, Cosmic Authority and Religious Devotion

Posted by nexg3n on September 13, 2016
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“Most classifications of the ‘Otherworld’ include both an ‘overworld’ and ‘underworld’ that exists ‘outside’ or ‘beyond’ the confined parameters or ‘perceived reality’ capable to humans. It is for this reason only that it is considered ‘other’…“
—Joshua Free in NECRONOMICON GRIMOIRE (anthology)

NecroGrimoire_Thumb The OTHER is not separate ‘matter’ in the sense of what most people envision as dimensions or “physical” layers. The veils as we perceive them simply represent filters that keep us from experiencing the All-as-One for the benefit of an individualized existence.

These “fragmented” veils do, however, have some ‘attributes‘ whereby they were acknowledged or defined in awareness as being separate in the first place. In the original division of ‘control’ or ‘authority’ in the universe was between four distinct parts:

cuneisdgsdg 1.) Heights – in the heavens
2.) Air-Space – the airs
3.) Depths – physical earth
4.) Underworld – in the deep

The only materially visible realm in this list (for the sake of ‘human perception’) is the Depths which humans interact with as the ‘physical’, condensed, reality around them.

Notice that the Depths are also home to the “Underworld”, which is also divided in a visible and invisible dualism: the “underground” that is physical beneath the ‘surface’ world and the “Underworld” proper, which connects the ‘Other’ with the ABYSS…

1001015_318340804969022_2026839541_n One commonly overlooked facet is that the ‘all-encompassing’ All-as-One entangled and interconnected aspect of the universe can be found within and as all existences and perceptions of existence. This means that the ‘Other’ is directly connected (by some realization) to all ‘perceived levels’ and all ‘sentient intelligence’ in the universe; whether it be in the Heights or Depths or in the between – it is there.

On the initial pathworking via the LADDER OF LIGHTS, the self-honest initiate is exposed to a battery of ‘tests’ or ‘rays’ involving energetic currents…

1013307_411533378979612_198557623_n These currents are likewise akin to specific color ‘frequencies‘, celestial bodies (planets) and notes of music (among others) that esoteric priests and magicians have worked to ‘correspond’ to them after adopting the original archetypal (ancient religious) magic systems from Mesopotamia – and specifically ERIDU (by way of ENKI, MARDUK and finally NABU).

Emotional stimulus of the ‘Underworld Initiation’ is very similar – though the ‘lights‘ and ‘colors‘ are all but washed out completely and the Observer is left with bleak and abysmal visions if they are unprepared. “Fear” neural-chemicals will distort the reception of these experiences – a typical concern for all non-adepts who venture into these advanced efforts.

“Those of us who are drawn to the quest are those of us who are propelled by ‘personal demons’, and they must be met or materialized. For, after the ‘personal demons’ have been mastered, other ‘demons’ await – The Gods of the Other Side, the Ancient Ones.”
– Simon

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A Magical Workbook of the Sumerian Anunnaki in Mesopotamian Religion and the Babylonian Magical Tradition
an anthology edited by Joshua Free
A master compilation of mystical exploration into the heart of the ancient Mesopotamian Mysteries, this complete practical companion to the Mardukite “Necronomicon Anunnaki Cycle” illuminates the revolutionary teachings and source materials of the Modern Sumerian-Babylonian-Anunnaki Tradition of the Mardukite Chamberlains (Ordo Nabu Maerdechai), edited by Joshua Free, the presiding Nabu of the organization since its inception.

Babylonian Book of Dead Names: Mardukite Anunnaki Necronomicon edited by Joshua Free

Posted by nexg3n on July 23, 2014
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THE BABYLONIAN NECRONOMICON – Here is the Book of the Chronicles of Ancestors [Dead Names] who descended “from the Heavens to the Earth,” created the race of mankind and the race of MARDUK, and led the races of men against the race of MARDUK, stemming from political conflicts among multiple generations of the ANUNNAKI…

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[This mardukite necrogate blog post is officially excerpted from the Liber-N Tablet-B series found within the Mardukite Core Anthology: NECRONOMICON – THE ANUNNAKI BIBLE edited by Joshua Free. These materials are also contained in the Year-1+2 mega-anthology: NECRONOMICON – THE ANUNNAKI LEGACY SILVER EDITION.]

The Gates [Shrines] of the Gods at Babylon were created by MARDUK to call forth and unite (and perhaps entrap) the pantheon of the ANUNNAKI under one rule: the rule of the supreme ruler of the realms, the “Lord of the Earth,” a title originally bestowed upon but never actualized by ENKI, father of MARDUK. This designation was a title only and neither ENKI or his heir MARDUK were allowed sufficient freedom to rule by the Enlilites (Semitic and Judeo-Christian worshipers of ENLIL who is raised to “God” status in the traditional Old Testament).

vlcsnap-2011-08-13-21h34m10s94 The Sumerian pantheon differs from the Babylonian one that is most closely recognized in the Simon Necronomicon. In the older traditions, the eldest of the Elder Gods and those most closely aligned to them are heralded the “highest in the Heavens.”

With the passing of time and also the eventual departure of all chief ANUNNAKI on the Earth, it is the “younger generation” of gods who appear to be held in high esteem. For example, where the Sumerian pantheon is highly emphasized by the lineage of ANU and ENLIL, these become ambiguous characters in the strictly Babylonian tradition and are replaced by ENKI and MARDUK [Known as PTAH and RA (respectively) in Egypt].

The Enlilite lineages are given most attention in older Mesopotamian and Semitic traditions, with the same lore observed in the new traditions but with “updated” names and characters.

cuneisdgsdg According to the Babylonian version of the Epic of Creation [Enuma Elis] it is MARDUK who is given credit for creating not only the interdimensional portal (of dimensions) but also the Babili [Gateway of the Gods] on Earth [in Babylon].

The purpose of “Gates” for the Gods extends far beyond the “astral initiations” practiced by some modern necronomical reconstructionists and were actually designed to seal the power of the individualized ANUNNAKI entities under the power of MARDUK (though Mardukite monotheism was never successfully established on Earth as is echoed by the Tower of Babel stories). This becomes evident by the choice of deities selected in the Babylonian pantheon, because they are adopted from opposing bloodlines of ENLIL and ENKI.

That being said, it should then be made clear that under the Babylonian pantheon, none of these “superfluous” deities were intended on being literally “worshiped.” Instead, the powers were intended to be “sealed” under MARDUK who assumed all “Fifty Names” of the ANUNNAKI who composed the pantheon of “Elder Gods” in prehistory…

Discover even more of the Mesopotamian Mysteries today by entering the World of the Mardukites!

Necronomicon vs Delomelanicon, Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows in High Magic with Joshua Free

Posted by nexg3n on June 13, 2014
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After the rise of the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn in the late 1800’s (and perhaps also such groups as the Theosophical Society) the metaphysical world of the mystics would seem to begin appearing in the public spotlight, or at the very least carry an illusion of being maintained in public view…

NecroRev2ndEd2014frontcrop [This mardukite necrogate blogpost is officially extracted from the new Second Edition of NECRONOMICON REVELATIONS (Liber R) by Joshua Free. (See additional details of this edition HERE). This material is excerpted from the “Nine Gates of the Kingdom of Shadows“ essay titled Novem Portis, first appearing in Liber 9, also available in the Necronomicon Anunnaki Legacy (Silver Edition).]

…with this followed the widespread use of medieval grimoires – many of them somehow involved with figures like MacGregor Mathers and Aleister Crowley. Organizations relating to these individuals, such as the GD (Golden Dawn), OTO (Ordo Templi Orientis) and the lesser known AA (Argentium Astrum) begin to influence mystical practices and underground traditions among the multitudes on the surface world.

Naturally we are concerned foremost with the content of the Babylonian derived Necronomicon Anunnaki Bible of the Mardukite Chamberlains and its interconnected relationship to the Great Mysteries. However, the association of modern pseudoepigrapha (literally artificial writings) is not limited simply to a book called the “Necronomicon” – for such is just a name, as is “Al Azif” – or anything else we want to definitively give a solid form too – that which cannot be solidified – that which has not meant to be solidified…

Necro9AmethystEd2012frontcrop “El Club Dumas” was released in Spain in 1993. The American English-speaking audience would have to wait three years to find “The Club Dumas” on their shelves. The literary version by Arturo Perez-Reverte became doomed to be lost amidst the mysteries of Agatha Christie and Sue Grafton and did not receive the same pop-culture attention as its motion picture under a different title.

The main character of the novel, Corso, set in a dusty environment of Antiquarian book-selling, is on a quest to uncover the truth of a lost fragment or chapter of the serial by Alexander Dumas, the famous “Three Musketeers”. In the course of events, Corso is culled into a different kind of quest… and there are surprisingly more people aware of the influence of this modern tale then you might originally suspect, for it is also known by another name – the name:

NINE GATES OF THE KINGDOM OF SHAODWS.

1013307_411533378979612_198557623_n From its Spanish edition we deduce the title “Nine Doors to the Kingdom of Darkness,” though the American language version prefers “Gates” to “portals” – and thus too, the “Shadows” to the “Darkness.” American audiences are also more receptive to video media then literary and thus was probably the inclination Roman Polanski carried with him in filming “The Ninth Gate” with Johnny Depp, released in 1999. Depp’s performance is astounding as always and the woodcarved engravings that are so paramount to the film are taken directly from the illustrations found in Reverte’s novel.

It would surprise many occultists to note that the vein of pseudoepigrapha runs deep within the mystic stream – reaching all too familiar works as the “Keys of Solomon” or even the “Book of Abramelin” – it comes by no surprise that we should see the rise within this age of more tales of such “books within books” – “fantasies about fantasies” – for we have undoubtedly reached our ends in the world of Light and must by necessity reach out to the Shadows…

vlcsnap-2011-08-13-21h39m30s208 Assuming the lore of the Nine Gates, let us say that the work is based on yet too another book – furthering our psyche down the literary rabbit hole.

The DELOMELANICON (which is unarguably another vision of the Necronomicon Cycle) is a book reported to have been written by the “Devil himself” as a guide to “his followers.” The work, said to have once been in the possession of King Solomon, reaches the realm of Medieval Sorcery in 1666 by Aristide Torchia, who publishes his version of the “Devil’s Notebook” as “De Umbrarum Regni Novem Portis.” Both Torchia and all but three copies of this work are burned by the Church.

The title, “Delomelanicon,” the current editor translates to mean “Book of Summoning the Darkness” (very similar to the coveted but equally fantasy-based witches Book of Shadows) although some Chamberlains have preferred the translation “Invocation of Darkness” [as given in the Soto translation to English].

NecroRev2ndEd2014frontcrop If we lend a thought to this for a moment, leaving the trappings of semantic vocabulary and verification of medieval sorcerer’s grimoires aside – consider a book then that has been given to a class of followers of an entity contrary to the accepted “God On Duty” – considered a devil to one side and a savior to the other.

Immediately, when thinking of the politics that arose in ancient Mesopotamia, beings like MARDUK and ENKI are immediately conjured to mind – or some specific alien intelligence that might have reason for leading folks back through the Gates. And if they would indeed be hidden in folds “between” the Realm or Reality of Light we see everyday, then they would most certainly belong to the Shadows – and the spaces between spaces.

The archetype conjured to mind by the “Nine Gates” is very similar to the Necronomicon. There is, at the very least, an obvious emphasis on the symbolism of “portals”, “thresholds” and “gateways” – such as is inseparably paramount to this lore. Following the esoteric and occult traditions, the “Gates” are introduced to the Seeker under the guise of “Darkness,” because such was (and remains to be) the perception of what is “forbidden” and “hidden” knowledge – at least from the perspective of the Realm of Light…