The current edition
The official Revival of Wisdom store lists an English hardcover edition of Book of Wisdom Volume 2 at 219 pages and also carries a paperback edition. Availability, delivery expectations and pricing can change, so use the merchant page for current checkout details rather than relying on a static article.
Read Volume 1 first?
For most buyers, yes. Volume 2 has more value when you already understand the author’s terminology and like the first volume’s interpretive style. Buying the sequel first may save no time if you then need to backfill the framework from Volume 1.
Who should upgrade
Continue if the first book sparked specific questions you want to explore further, you actively annotate or revisit the material, and you prefer a connected series over sampling unrelated esoteric authors. Pause if the first book’s sourcing, tone or worldview did not work for you.
Format choice
The hardcover listing emphasizes a bound physical format, which suits collectors and repeated reference. Paperback can be more practical for casual reading. For value, compare the current bundle price with the individual books at checkout, because the store changes promotions and localized currency presentation.
Research note: Merchant facts and catalog details were checked against Revival of Wisdom and Ethereal University on September 19, 2026. Public review sentiment referenced on review pages was checked against Trustpilot the same day. Prices, stock and course terms can change.