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Signs and Mysteries

Author : Mike Aquilina
Publisher : Our Sunday Visitor
ISBN 13 : 1592767745
Total Pages : 266 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (927 download)

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Download or read book Signs and Mysteries written by Mike Aquilina and published by Our Sunday Visitor. This book was released on 2008-08-04 with total page 266 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Imagine the dangerous life of an early Christian. You've embraced your newfound faith in Christ but fear the risk of persecution or death at the hands of the pagans living around you. Then a trusted friend tells you about some of Jesus' followers who secretly meet. He whispers into your ear, "Look for a fish carved in a paving stone" by a certain home on the Via Tiburtina. You smile in gratitude. Still today, modern society recognizes those Christian symbols that kept the early Christians safely connected: they appear on churches, bumper stickers, mugs -- even mints and stuffed animals. Yet we are often ignorant of the rich meaning of these symbols: their origins in Scripture, in ancient culture, and in the preaching of the Church Fathers. In this book, noted author Mike Aquilina conducts an intriguing and insightful tour of the symbols that expressed the life and devotion of the Church through the first four centuries of its existence. He explains how Christians freely borrowed pagan and Jewish symbols, giving them new, distinctly Christian meanings. Recover the zeal of our spiritual ancestors as you learn to read their symbolic language -- and discover the impact the symbols still have on your life today. More than a hundred illustrations, reproduced by artist Lea Marie Ravotti from the ancient originals, beautifully complement the text. View a mulitmedia presentation and listen to an interview of the author here.

Discovering Signs and Symbols

Author : Kirsten Riddle
Publisher : Ryland Peters & Small
ISBN 13 : 178249622X
Total Pages : 313 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (824 download)

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Download or read book Discovering Signs and Symbols written by Kirsten Riddle and published by Ryland Peters & Small. This book was released on 2018-07-11 with total page 313 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating insight into the origins of ancient signs and symbols and how to harness their power to benefit your life.

Runes for Transformation

Author : Kaedrich Olsen
Publisher : Weiser Books
ISBN 13 : 1609253019
Total Pages : 242 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (92 download)

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Download or read book Runes for Transformation written by Kaedrich Olsen and published by Weiser Books. This book was released on 2008-08-01 with total page 242 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Runes have long been used as vital tools for transformation. The Norse employed them as tools for communication, and the Vikings would use them as wisdom before embarking on a journey or entering battle. Runic scholar Kaedrich Olsen reclaims the transformative power of the runes for readers today as a key to unlocking our potential for personal growth and our life's vision. Runes for Transformation is unlike any other rune book on the market, with Olsen's unique techniques and applications for this ancient alphabet including affirmations, NLP, visualizations, and meditation, as well as the historical background essential to embarking on this path. A highly respected teacher and transpersonal path worker, Kaedrich Olsen posits that the time for this "deeper working" of the runes has come and this will aid readers in both personal and collective evolution. Runes for Transformation is a rich resource and excellent guide for readers to take the steps to change their lives with a boldly modern approach to the ancient runes and for "change that really matters."

Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia

Author : Jeremy Black
Publisher : University of Texas Press
ISBN 13 : 9780292707948
Total Pages : 192 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (79 download)

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Download or read book Gods, Demons and Symbols of Ancient Mesopotamia written by Jeremy Black and published by University of Texas Press. This book was released on 1992-05-01 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ancient Mesopotamia was a rich, varied and highly complex culture whose achievements included the invention of writing and the development of sophisticated urban society. This book offers an introductory guide to the beliefs and customs of the ancient Mesopotamians, as revealed in their art and their writings between about 3000 B.C. and the advent of the Christian era. Gods, goddesses, demons, monsters, magic, myths, religious symbolism, ritual, and the spiritual world are all discussed in alphabetical entries ranging from short accounts to extended essays. Names are given in both their Sumerian and Akkadian forms, and all entries are fully cross-referenced. A useful introduction provides historical and geographical background and describes the sources of our knowledge about the religion, mythology and magic of "the cradle of civilisation".

Organization, Representation, and Symbols of Power in the Ancient Near East

Author : Gernot Wilhelm
Publisher : Penn State Press
ISBN 13 : 1575066750
Total Pages : 843 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Organization, Representation, and Symbols of Power in the Ancient Near East written by Gernot Wilhelm and published by Penn State Press. This book was released on 2012-06-30 with total page 843 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In July, 2008, the International Association for Assyriology met in Würzburg, Germany, for 5 days to deliver and listen to papers on the theme “Organization, Representation, and Symbols of Power in the Ancient Near East.” This volume, the proceedings of the conference, contains 70 of the papers read at the 54th annual Rencontre, including most of the papers from two workshop sessions, one on “collective governance” and the other on “the public and the state.” As the photo of the participants on the back cover demonstrates, the surroundings and ambience of the host city and university provided a wonderful backdrop for the meetings.

Ancient Symbols

Author : Aliyah Schick
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780984412549
Total Pages : 80 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (125 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Symbols written by Aliyah Schick and published by . This book was released on 2011-09-01 with total page 80 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Adult coloring for relaxation, stress reduction, meditation, spiritual connection, prayer, centering, healing, and coming into your deep, true self. Ages 9 to 109. The drawings of Ancient Symbols: Meditative Coloring Book 3 feature timeless shapes and forms used by every culture on earth to remind us of the sacred. These drawings serve to inspire deeply meaningful, meditative, or prayerful experiences through coloring. Ancient and indigenous sacred images speak deeply to us, to our bones and bellies, to our cellular memory and wisdom, to our souls' yearnings. Native peoples throughout time and place see the sacred in all of life. For them, holiness IS life. Life is the manifestation of the holy in all things. Step out of the busy world and into calm and peace. Focus on an affirmation while you color, or on a wish or a prayer. Ask for understanding or wisdom. Allow expansion into more of what you are meant to be. Or simply color with an attitude of gentle, graceful willingness. This book includes 32 different original drawings, information about ancient symbols, suggestions for how to use this book, a guided meditation, introduction to the artist, and open pages inviting you to record your own impressions. Five Volumes of Meditative Coloring Books: Angels, Crosses, Ancient Symbols, Hearts, and Labyrinths.

Symbol and the Symbolic

Author : R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz
Publisher : Inner Traditions
ISBN 13 : 9780892810222
Total Pages : 96 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (12 download)

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Download or read book Symbol and the Symbolic written by R. A. Schwaller de Lubicz and published by Inner Traditions. This book was released on 1981-11-01 with total page 96 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Symbolism is the intuitive means of overcoming the limitations of reason. Here Schwaller explains how true progress in human thought can be made only if we call upon the "symbolizing" faculty of intelligence, developed and refined in the temple culture of ancient Egypt and reflected in its hieroglyphs.

Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya

Author : Mary Ellen Miller
Publisher : National Geographic Books
ISBN 13 : 0500279284
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (2 download)

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Download or read book Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya written by Mary Ellen Miller and published by National Geographic Books. This book was released on 1997-04-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The myths and beliefs of the great pre-Columbian civilizations of Mesoamerica have baffled and fascinated outsiders ever since the Spanish Conquest. Yet, until now, no single-volume introduction has existed to act as a guide to this labyrinthine symbolic world. The Gods and Symbols of Ancient Mexico and the Maya is the first-ever English-language dictionary of Mesoamerican mythology and religion. Nearly 300 entries, from accession to yoke, describe the main gods and symbols of the Olmecs, Zapotecs, Maya, Teotihuacanos, Mixtecs, Toltecs, and Aztecs. Topics range from jaguar and jester gods to reptile eye and rubber, from creation accounts and sacred places to ritual practices such as bloodletting, confession, dance, and pilgrimage. In addition, two introductory essays provide succinct accounts of Mesoamerican history and religion, while a substantial bibliographical survey directs the reader to original sources and recent discussions. Dictionary entries are illustrated with photographs and specially commissioned line drawings. Mary Miller and Karl Taube draw on their research in the fast-changing field of Maya studies, and on the latest Mexican discoveries, to produce an authoritative work that will serve as a standard reference for students, scholars, and travelers.

Lao Textiles

Author : Patricia Cheesman
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (91 download)

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Download or read book Lao Textiles written by Patricia Cheesman and published by . This book was released on 1988 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

The Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man

Author : Albert Churchward
Publisher : Pantianos Classics
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 604 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book The Signs and Symbols of Primordial Man written by Albert Churchward and published by Pantianos Classics. This book was released on 1913 with total page 604 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Albert Churchward's famous study of Ancient Egyptian myths and symbology reveals how their mythological culture evolved over thousands of years, influencing other civilizations. The author was among the first Western scholars to investigate the connection between the religious symbols, deities and traditions of Egypt, and those which emerged in later societies. By studying the hieroglyphic texts preserved in the monuments and papyrus of the Egyptian society, Churchward uncovered the origins of legendary stories, the roles of Gods like Horus and Ptah, and the emergence of important symbols such as the triangle, cross and swastika. The religious and cultural influence of this ancient society, whose dynasties stretched across millennia, is revealed to be of staggering magnitude. This book pieces together the connections between Egyptian lore and that of the Hebrews, the Freemasons, the Mayans and various tribal societies. The depth of Churchward's enquiry is enormous; hundreds of drawings, symbols, and photographs accompany the narrative, that the reader may discover the myriad connections and wide-ranging influence of the Egyptians from antiquity onward. Frequent quotations and cites of accomplished workers in the field of Egyptology, such as Dr. Wallis Budge and Gerald Massey, further support the points established.

Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature

Author : William Indick
Publisher : McFarland
ISBN 13 : 0786492333
Total Pages : 205 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (864 download)

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Download or read book Ancient Symbology in Fantasy Literature written by William Indick and published by McFarland. This book was released on 2014-01-10 with total page 205 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Archetypal symbols in ancient myths as well as the folktales, nursery stories, and fairytales of the Middle Ages are the blueprints of modern fantasy literature. This book explores the modern dreamscape of present-day fantasy, using the ancient myths and traditional fairytales as guides and shining the light of psychological insight onto every symbolic figure and theme encountered. Chapters are dedicated to all of the significant archetypes: heroes and princesses, fairy godmothers and evil witches, wizards and dark lords, magic, and magical beasts are all explored. The analyses and interpretations are informed by classic psychoanalytic studies; the works of fantasy literature examined in this book include the most popular and influential in the genre.

Living Emblems

Author : John D. Garr
Publisher : Golden Key Press
ISBN 13 : 0979451418
Total Pages : 161 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (794 download)

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Download or read book Living Emblems written by John D. Garr and published by Golden Key Press. This book was released on 2007-01-22 with total page 161 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biblical symbols were designed by God and by his people Israel to emphasize divine truths and to call believers to remembrance of responsibilities to worship and honor their Creator. Unfortunately, most Christians have been robbed of this insight by the historical church's separation from the Jewish people. Restoring Christianity's Hebraic foundations is essential for equipping believers with enriched understanding of the roots of their faith. Recognizing the historical and spiritual truths represented by the symbols of the Hebrew Scriptures is a profound means of underscoring the truth of Christianity's Jewish connection. Living Emblems: Ancient Symbols of Faith presents these vivid images of a rich biblically Hebraic tradition: The Shofar: A Trumpet in Zion; The Menorah: God's Lamp, Man's Light; The Mezuzah: A Sign at the Door; The Kiddush Cup: The Cup of Blessing. You'll be enriched as Living Emblems deeps your understanding of Jesus by revealing profound truths about his life and ministry through the powerful images reflected in the ancient symbols of biblical faith.

Symbols in Graphic Design

Author : Sendpoints
Publisher : Sendpoints
ISBN 13 : 9789887757252
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (572 download)

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Download or read book Symbols in Graphic Design written by Sendpoints and published by Sendpoints. This book was released on 2017-02 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Modern-day cryptic symbols and mysterious codes are no longer just the tools of secret societies and spies; skilled graphic designers use them constantly, creating new visual languages for branding, logotypes, and company identities. Symbols in Graphic Design is your own illustrated codebook to these logos, glyphs, and other motifs. This exhaustive resource lays out basic symbols, their meanings, and their histories before delving into a collection of modern projects ranging from restaurant and clothing identities to personal brands, promotional materials, and even city branding projects.

Ariadne's Book of Dreams

Author : Ariadne Green
Publisher : Grand Central Pub
ISBN 13 : 9780446677523
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (775 download)

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Download or read book Ariadne's Book of Dreams written by Ariadne Green and published by Grand Central Pub. This book was released on 2001 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Organized into an easy-to-use, alphabetical dictionary format, a guide to dream interpretation focuses on both classic and contemporary dream symbols and explains how dreams can reveal hidden truths about the physical, emotional, and metaphysical realms of life. Original.

Wise Owl

Author : Ross Berger
Publisher : Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.
ISBN 13 : 9781402766428
Total Pages : 52 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (664 download)

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Download or read book Wise Owl written by Ross Berger and published by Sterling Publishing Company, Inc.. This book was released on 2009 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In some cultures, the owl is heralded as a symbol of strength, prosperity, and knowledge. Learn all about these captivating birds in the Wise Owl: The Ancient Symbol of Wisdom. Inside, you'll discover mythology and folklore about these intelligent creatures and get a look at how they're represented in the media and pop culture. This kit also includes a 2 3/4 inch resin owl and tons of fun facts like this: The only way an owl can view its surroundings is by turning its head. So make the wise decision and take home the Wise Owl.

Birth of the Symbol

Author : Peter Struck
Publisher : Princeton University Press
ISBN 13 : 1400826098
Total Pages : 331 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Birth of the Symbol written by Peter Struck and published by Princeton University Press. This book was released on 2009-02-09 with total page 331 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Nearly all of us have studied poetry and been taught to look for the symbolic as well as literal meaning of the text. Is this the way the ancients saw poetry? In Birth of the Symbol, Peter Struck explores the ancient Greek literary critics and theorists who invented the idea of the poetic "symbol." The book notes that Aristotle and his followers did not discuss the use of poetic symbolism. Rather, a different group of Greek thinkers--the allegorists--were the first to develop the notion. Struck extensively revisits the work of the great allegorists, which has been underappreciated. He links their interest in symbolism to the importance of divination and magic in ancient times, and he demonstrates how important symbolism became when they thought about religion and philosophy. "They see the whole of great poetic language as deeply figurative," he writes, "with the potential always, even in the most mundane details, to be freighted with hidden messages." Birth of the Symbol offers a new understanding of the role of poetry in the life of ideas in ancient Greece. Moreover, it demonstrates a connection between the way we understand poetry and the way it was understood by important thinkers in ancient times.

The Return of the Buddha

Author : Himanshu Prabha Ray
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1317560051
Total Pages : 366 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (175 download)

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Download or read book The Return of the Buddha written by Himanshu Prabha Ray and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2014-08-07 with total page 366 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Return of the Buddha traces the development of Buddhist archaeology in colonial India, examines its impact on the reconstruction of India’s Buddhist past, and the making of a public and academic discourse around these archaeological discoveries. The book discusses the role of the state and modern Buddhist institutions in the reconstitution of national heritage through promulgation of laws for the protection of Buddhist monuments, acquiring of land around the sites, restoration of edifices, and organization of the display and dissemination of relics. It also highlights the engagement of prominent Indian figures, such as Nehru, Gandhi, Ambedkar, and Tagore, with Buddhist themes in their writings. Stressing upon the lasting legacy of Buddhism in independent India, the author explores the use of Buddhist symbols and imagery in nation-building and the making of the constitution, as also the recent efforts to resurrect Buddhist centers of learning such as Nalanda. With rich archival sources, the book will immensely interest scholars, researchers and students of modern Indian history, culture, archaeology, Buddhist studies, and heritage management.