Dictionary Of All Scriptures And Myths
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Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
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A monumental reference work in the field of comparative religion and esoteric symbolism, Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths presents an exhaustive compendium of terms, symbols, and figures drawn from the world's major religious traditions, mythologies, and sacred texts. G. A. Gaskell argues that beneath the surface narratives of scriptures and myths lies a universal, hidden language of the soul — one that transcends cultural boundaries and points toward a common spiritual truth. The dictionary systematically details thousands of entries, from ancient Egyptian and Hindu symbolism to Christian and Gnostic allegory, interpreting each through a theosophical and metaphysical lens. Written with scholarly conviction and a reverent tone, it instructs readers in the art of reading sacred literature not as literal history, but as allegory for the inner journey of human consciousness. This ambitious work remains an indispensable resource for students of mysticism, comparative mythology, and the perennial philosophy.
Author: G. A. Gaskell
Format: Hardback
Published: 1981, Avenel Books, New York
Genre: Myths & legends
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Worn/faded, no tears
Pages: Good
Markings: Previous owner
A monumental reference work in the field of comparative religion and esoteric symbolism, Dictionary of All Scriptures and Myths presents an exhaustive compendium of terms, symbols, and figures drawn from the world's major religious traditions, mythologies, and sacred texts. G. A. Gaskell argues that beneath the surface narratives of scriptures and myths lies a universal, hidden language of the soul — one that transcends cultural boundaries and points toward a common spiritual truth. The dictionary systematically details thousands of entries, from ancient Egyptian and Hindu symbolism to Christian and Gnostic allegory, interpreting each through a theosophical and metaphysical lens. Written with scholarly conviction and a reverent tone, it instructs readers in the art of reading sacred literature not as literal history, but as allegory for the inner journey of human consciousness. This ambitious work remains an indispensable resource for students of mysticism, comparative mythology, and the perennial philosophy.