Symbolism

Symbolism by Milton A. Pottenger is a comprehensive guide to understanding the use of symbols in art, literature, and culture. The book explores the meaning and significance of symbols throughout history, from ancient civilizations to modern times. It examines the ways in which symbols are used to convey ideas, emotions, and beliefs, and how they can be interpreted in different contexts. The author provides numerous examples of symbols from various cultures and traditions, including religious symbols, mythological symbols, and symbolic imagery in art and literature. The book also explores the psychological and philosophical implications of symbolism, and how it can be used to deepen our understanding of the human experience. Overall, Symbolism is an insightful and thought-provoking exploration of the power of symbols and their importance in our lives.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.