The 72 Names of God, how to start practicing.

[Audiolog Edu]

Hello I want to start practicing with the 72 names of God, what do I need?

Do I need to know the Hebrew alphabet and their respective angels?

Any book that will guide me on this topic will be appreciated, I am currently reading "Book of Sacred Names" by Jacobus G Swart and is very interesting, I want to work with the names of God for protection, thank you.

 

[zyfrtheFirst]

Practicing?
What is your goal?
The names themselves are symbols - such working need to be Timed right or they don't have meaning

 

[Yazata]

the 72 names of God

There are probably at least 72 books in the Library and maybe just as many posts about this, but..
These three lettered names (+ a two lettered suffix) aren't real words - as opposed to pretty much every other Hebrew Angel's name. What you need is the appropriate Psalm of the Angel (although these appear odd in most cases)

For you, considering everything you have posted, maybe the 72nd Angel would be useful.
Most sources give the name as Mumiah and the Psalm 114:7 in the Vulgate (116:7 in the Hebrew)
I call him Mevamiah and use Psalm 5:7 (in the Hebrew) because that Psalm is used against evil spirits and actually has the three letters of the name MVM in order.

 

[tranmut3]

there are a few different ways to go about this depending on your level of intent / commitment and background.
the 72 names of god appear first in coded form in Exodus as i am sure you are aware.
Hence, perhaps the most powerful approach would be obtained via Hebrew magic / mysticism - i can recommend Jacbous Swart and 'The Book of Sacred Names'


the 72 names of god are also referenced quite heavily in the western esoteric tradition. they were taught (maybe still are?) in the golden dawn, via the form of invoking angels around you in a circle. A very quick version of this practice can be found in Damien Echols 'angels and archangels' under his 'celestial lotus' practice.

like anything, it's up to you to explore and find what you can work with. you should however absolutely be able to pronounce these names from memory, without any book or guide - which is where Jacobus Swart comes in useful.

for me, the celestial lotus had effects similar to what the abramelin ritual is said to offer.

the 72 names of god is a highly powerful formula, which will have profound results if used correctly. this means making significant changes in your life, going through some period of ritual purity, cleaning yourself up etc.

good luck!