The Doctrine Of The Pitris As Compared With That Of The Jewish Cabala, Of Plato, And Of Christianity (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162885476)

The book titled ""The Doctrine Of The Pitris As Compared With That Of The Jewish Cabala, Of Plato, And Of Christianity"" written by Louis Jacolliot is a comparative study of the ancient Indian concept of Pitris with the Jewish Cabala, Plato's philosophy, and Christian theology. The author begins by introducing the concept of Pitris, which refers to the ancestors or forefathers in Hindu mythology. He compares this concept with the Jewish Cabala, which also believes in the importance of ancestral spirits. He then goes on to compare this with Plato's philosophy of the soul and its journey after death.The author also discusses the Christian concept of the afterlife and compares it with the Pitris. He argues that while Christianity focuses on the individual soul, the Pitris concept emphasizes the importance of the collective soul and the role of ancestors in shaping the destiny of their descendants.The book explores these concepts in depth and provides a detailed analysis of their similarities and differences. It also delves into the symbolism and mythology associated with these concepts and their significance in different cultures.Overall, ""The Doctrine Of The Pitris As Compared With That Of The Jewish Cabala, Of Plato, And Of Christianity"" is a thought-provoking and insightful study of the ancient Indian concept of Pitris and its relationship with other philosophical and religious traditions.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Occult Science in India and Among the Ancients: With an Account of their Mystic Initiatiations and the History of Spiritism, by Louis Jacolliot. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564594521.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: Louis Jacolliot
ISBN-10: 1162885475
ISBN-13: 9781162885476
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 46
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.21lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.10d