Posted: January 8, 2021
I’m a middle-aged, introverted, exMormon fellow who likes campfires, solitude and good company. In the summer of 1997, I met a peculiar man who was living by himself in the woods. He went by the name “Azrael” and was writing what he claimed to be a divinely commissioned book of scripture. I became enamored with his writings and how he spoke about God and life and spiritual things. We maintained communication via letters and occasional visits as I continued my undergrad coursework in a neighboring state. Upon graduating from university in 2001, I moved to be closer to this interesting person, fully resolved to determine what he was really about.
I became a devoted student of Azrael and his work — a trusted personal assistant and loyal member of his inner circle of supporters. Time passed and in 2007, after twenty-one years of effort, Azrael completed his book. He called it: The Song of God – Living Gnosis of the Ahgendai.[1]The book’s official website can be found here, of which I am the sole creator.
Not long after the first edition was printed in 2008, things began to shift. Azrael moved away, abandoned his projects, and severed ties to those who believed in and supported him. The two of us continued a long-distance working relationship for some time, but this changed abruptly in February of 2016 after he unexpectedly requested all communication between the two of us be immediately terminated. Our near twenty-year relationship came to a sudden and confusing halt. I have not corresponded with him since.
I created this site with the intent to archive and share some of my theories, interpretations and experiences pertaining to Azrael, his teachings, and the Song of God. I will strive to portray Azrael’s teachings accurately and as I understand them, but know the interpretations expressed herein are my own and should not be construed as anything more than that.[2]This sentence was added on 11/16/21. Other minor revisions to wording and punctuation were made to this page on 11/28/21. I’m hoping to inspire collaborative exploration of Azrael’s work, and learn more about other people’s experiences, criticisms and interpretations regarding the Song of God. If something I share strikes a chord, or if you have a question, feel free to leave a comment or send me an email. Civility is appreciated.
In my writings, I will often refer to the Song of God (SOG) as “scripture(s)”, and utilize the following system to identify and abbreviate references:
book : chapter : verse(s)
Examples:
B:1:1 = Beginnings 1:1
Y:44:19 = Yeshua 44:19
W:2:23 = Wisdom 2:23
E:5:5 = Enlightenment 5:5
P:1:1 = Book of Pearls 1:1
1:7:14 = 1st Endowment 7:14
7:1:9 = 7th Endowment 1:9