Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism with an Essay on Baal Worship, on the Assyrian Sacred Grove and Other Allied Symbols (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781564594082)

The book ""Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolism"" by Thomas Inman is a comprehensive study of the symbolism used in ancient pagan religions and its influence on modern Christian symbolism. Inman delves into the origins and meanings of various symbols, including the cross, the sun, the moon, and the serpent, among others. He also examines the worship of Baal, the Assyrian sacred grove, and other related symbols.The book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of ancient pagan symbolism and its relationship to modern Christian symbolism. The second part focuses on the worship of Baal and the Assyrian sacred grove, and their significance in ancient pagan religions. The third part explores other allied symbols, including the serpent, the dove, and the lamb.Inman's writing is scholarly and detailed, drawing on a wide range of sources from ancient texts to modern scholarship. He provides numerous illustrations and diagrams to help readers understand the complex symbolism he is discussing. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion, symbolism, and mythology.1915. Christians feel that they have a divine monopoly on truth. They do not. This book irrefutably shows how much of Christianity's symbols are from far earlier �������pagan������� sources. This book does not disparage Christianity but provides a connecting link for what has been a continuous source of symbolic knowledge handed down to us from the ancients. Numerous illustrations.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Thomas Inman
ISBN-10: 1564594084
ISBN-13: 9781564594082
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 11/19/1993
Pages: 208
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.06lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.16w x 0.52d