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Chargement... Ancient Pagan and Modern Christian Symbolismpar Thomas Inman, Thomas Inman, John Newton
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"The woodcuts in the present volume originally appeared in a large work, in two thick volumes, entitled 'Ancient Faiths embodied in Ancient Names'. It has been suggested to me by many, that a collection of these Figures, and their explanation, are more likely to be generally examined than a very voluminous book. The one is, as it were, an alphabet; the other, an essay. The one opens the eyes; the other gives them opportunities to use their vision. The one teaches to read; the other affords means for practice. As the larger work endeavours to demonstrate the existence of a state of things almost unknown to the British public, so it is necessary to furnish overwhelming proof that the allegations and accusations made against certain nations of antiquity, and some doctrines of Christianity, are substantially true. Consequently, the number of witnesses is greater than is absolutely necessary to prove the point."¿From the preface. Aucune description trouvée dans une bibliothèque |
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Using fascinating ancient illustrations, Thomas Inman gently nudges his readers to the possibility of a wider meaning for many of their “religious” symbols well-written, rational and logical book. First published in 1869, the author of this book, an English doctor and mythologist, demonstrates to his largely Christian audience the links between their common religious symbols and those of the ancient civilizations of India, Babylonia, Greece, Rome, Assyria and Egypt.
In doing so, he introduces them to ideas that have permeated religious thought for thousands of years.
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