Symbolism (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781161352870)

Symbolism by Milton A. Pottenger is a comprehensive book that explores the use and significance of symbols in various cultures and traditions around the world. The author delves into the meaning behind symbols and how they are used to convey messages, emotions, and ideas. The book covers a wide range of topics, including religious symbolism, mythological symbolism, and the symbolism found in art and literature. It also examines the role of symbolism in modern society, particularly in advertising and popular culture. The author uses examples from different cultures and eras to illustrate the power and importance of symbols in human communication. Symbolism is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the study of symbols and their impact on human culture and society.1905. A Treatise on the Soul of Things; How the Natural World is but a Symbol of the Real World; the Modern Church, with its Spire and Cross, and the Bible Account of Noah's Ark Symbols of the Phallic Religion. Information contained in this book: Pack of Playing Cards, or Book of Fifty-two; An Ancient Masonic Bible; Each Card a Symbol of Universal Law; U.S.A. a Masonic Nation, whose Duty and History are Read in these Ancient Sacred Symbols; Ten Digits constituting our Mathematical System; Why they are Made in the Manner they are; Why there are but Ten; They and the Ten Spot Cards Reveal the same Psychic Laws; The Lost Word Revealed; Many Masonic Symbols; Biblical Expressions given a New and Natural Explanation. A facsimile edition of a rare 1905 Masonic publication. The contents covering amongst other things the Symbolism hidden within our regular playing cards and the major arcana of the tarot, as equated to astrology and numerology with their esoteric Masonic interpretations. The Playing Card section will be of great interest to those studying the Olney H. Richmond mystic test book work. Also the publisher has added some introductory text to help clarify certain points and has included twelve separate tables to assist the student in working with Chart No. 2, as the original inner tables are rather small and difficult to read. Extremely scarce!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: Milton a. Pottenger
ISBN-10: 1161352872
ISBN-13: 9781161352870
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 05/23/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.68lbs
Size: 10.00h x 7.00w x 0.75d