J. DANIEL GUNTHER is a life-long student of mythology, psychology, religion, alchemy and esotericism. For over thirty-five years he has been a member of A.'.A.'., the teaching Order established by Aleister Crowley. He is considered one of the foremost authorities on the doctrines of Thelema and the syncretic method of Magick and Mysticism taught by the A.'.A.'.. He is the author of the highly acclaimed Initiation In The Aeon of The Child and its newly released companion volume, The Angel and The Abyss, both published by Ibis Press. He is co-editor of the definitive Ibis Press edition of Thomas Stanley's Pythagoras: His Life and Teachings. Gunther is an Egyptological scholar whose recent contribution has been featured in the twentieth anniversary edition of The Egyptian Book of the Dead: The Book of Going Forth by Day, published by Chronicle Books. His most recent contribution to the field of esotericism is an analytical essay to Aleister Crowley's mystical poem AHA! The Sevenfold Mystery of the Ineffable Love, published by New Falcon Publications.He is on the editorial board of The Equinox, published by Weiser, and has served as consultant and advisor for numerous other publications. His dynamic Lectures and Power Point demonstrations have brought him invitations to elucidate the doctrines of Thelema around the world. His Lectures have been proclaimed penetrating and inspiring, while his engaging question and answer sessions demonstrate his collegial approach and sincere commitment to student learning.J. Daniel Gunther is also an artist and a honorary member of the art guild Collective 777.He is married to Gwen Cummings Gunther who is likewise a member of A.'.A.'. and he is the proud father of three sons.Please visit the author's web site at: www.jdanielgunther.com for updated Lecture schedules and Events.