Symbolism (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162563510)

Symbolism by Milton A. Pottenger is a comprehensive guide to the concept of symbolism in art, literature, and culture. The book explores the significance of symbols, their origins, and their cultural and historical contexts. It covers a wide range of topics, including the symbolism of color, animals, plants, and religious and mythological figures. The author provides numerous examples from different cultures and time periods, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and Rome, as well as contemporary art and literature. The book also discusses the role of symbols in psychology and the subconscious mind. Symbolism is an essential resource for anyone interested in the study of art, literature, or culture, and provides a fascinating insight into the power of symbols to convey meaning and express complex ideas.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: 1162563516
ISBN-13: 9781162563510
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 314
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.19lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.66d