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Symbolism Through the Ages by Kathryn Davis Henry, 1988 PB Illustrated
Symbolism Through the Ages by Kathryn Davis Henry, 1988 PB Illustrated
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Symbolism Through the Ages, by Kathryn Davis Henry. Foreword by Manly P. Hall. Philosophical Research Society, Los Angeles, 1988. First edition. Large-format illustrated paperback; 247 pages. More than 100 black-and-white illustrations.
An extensive visual reference tracing the development and meaning of symbols across cultures, religions and historical periods. Subjects include prehistoric and Amerindian imagery, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, alchemy, astrology, heraldry, mystical traditions and modern symbolism.
Kathryn Davis Henry spent years studying museum and library collections throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas to assemble and annotate this wide-ranging survey. The book is dedicated to her teacher, noted esoteric scholar and Philosophical Research Society founder Manly P. Hall. A useful reference for students of comparative religion, mythology, iconography, anthropology and the esoteric arts.
Fine condition. The covers show light rubbing and minor edge and corner wear. The binding is firm, and the interior pages are clean, bright and unmarked. No dust jacket, as issued. Please examine the photographs for exact condition.
ISBN-10: 0893144231
ISBN-13: 9780893144234
An extensive visual reference tracing the development and meaning of symbols across cultures, religions and historical periods. Subjects include prehistoric and Amerindian imagery, Egypt, Mesopotamia, Greece, Rome, Christianity, Judaism, Islam, Hinduism, Buddhism, alchemy, astrology, heraldry, mystical traditions and modern symbolism.
Kathryn Davis Henry spent years studying museum and library collections throughout Europe, Asia and the Americas to assemble and annotate this wide-ranging survey. The book is dedicated to her teacher, noted esoteric scholar and Philosophical Research Society founder Manly P. Hall. A useful reference for students of comparative religion, mythology, iconography, anthropology and the esoteric arts.
Fine condition. The covers show light rubbing and minor edge and corner wear. The binding is firm, and the interior pages are clean, bright and unmarked. No dust jacket, as issued. Please examine the photographs for exact condition.
ISBN-10: 0893144231
ISBN-13: 9780893144234
