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Mystery Traditions : Secret Symbols and Sacred Art by James Wasserman (2005, Trade Paperback)
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Product Identifiers
PublisherInner Traditions International, The Limited
ISBN-101594770883
ISBN-139781594770883
eBay Product ID (ePID)46873256
Product Key Features
Edition2
Book TitleMystery Traditions : Secret Symbols and Sacred Art
Number of Pages160 Pages
LanguageEnglish
Publication Year2005
TopicMysticism, Metaphysics, Occultism
IllustratorYes
GenreBody, Mind & Spirit, Philosophy
AuthorJames Wasserman
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height0.5 in
Item Weight24 Oz
Item Length11.5 in
Item Width9 in
Additional Product Features
Intended AudienceTrade
LCCN2006-274516
TitleLeadingThe
Dewey Edition20
ReviewsWithin this book, in vivid color, are the sacred colors, shapes and symbols of the Western Mystery Tradition. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the wisdom contained herein is infinite. As a reference book for symbols and sacred art, as a gateway into the Western Mystery Tradition, or simply as a pleasant read, this book is well worth adding to your library. You will turn to it again and again, and walk away pleased each and every time., This is a fabulous volume of insightful prose, and images that stir the soul. If you already have the previous edition it is worth taking the time to examine this new edition as well, if you own neither, you will enjoy adding it to your collection., & " This is a beautifully illustrated book, and the text matches the illustrations in its honesty and approach. Highly recommended.& ", This is a fabulous volume of insightful prose, and images that stir the soul. If you already have the previous edition it is worth taking the time to examine this new edition as well, if you own neither, you will enjoy adding it to your collection., This is one of the most visually stunning works I have seen in a very long time. I would have expected a much higher price for the quality, or a much lower quality based on the price. The combination of excellent quality and reasonable price was a very pleasant surprise. If you are interested in symbolic representations of mystical themes, this book belongs in your library. It is a book to be savored and enjoyed on an on-going basis., This is one of the most visually stunning works I have seen in a very long time. I would have expected a much higher price for the quality, or a much lower quality based on the price. The combination of excellent quality and reasonable price was a very pleasant surprise. If you are interested in symbolic representations of mystical themes, this book belongs in your library. It is a book to be savored and enjoyed on an on-going basis., This is a beautifully illustrated book, and the text matches the illustrations in its honesty and approach. Highly recommended., This is a beautifully illustrated book, and the text matches the illustrations in its honesty and approach. Highly recommended., & " This is a fabulous volume of insightful prose, and images that stir the soul. If you already have the previous edition it is worth taking the time to examine this new edition as well, if you own neither, you will enjoy adding it to your collection.& ", Within this book, in vivid color, are the sacred colors, shapes and symbols of the Western Mystery Tradition. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the wisdom contained herein is infinite. As a reference book for symbols and sacred art, as a gateway into the Western Mystery Tradition, or simply as a pleasant read, this book is well worth adding to your library. You will turn to it again and again, and walk away pleased each and every time., & " Within this book, in vivid color, are the sacred colors, shapes and symbols of the Western Mystery Tradition. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then the wisdom contained herein is infinite. As a reference book for symbols and sacred art, as a gateway into the Western Mystery Tradition, or simply as a pleasant read, this book is well worth adding to your library. You will turn to it again and again, and walk away pleased each and every time.& "
Dewey Decimal133
Edition DescriptionRevised edition,Expanded
Table Of ContentPreface to the Second Edition Introduction Astrology and Cosmology Kabbalah and the Tree of Life Initiation Magick and the Gods Secret Societies Sexuality Alchemy Tarot Symbolist and Visionary Art Notes to the Text Suggested Reading List Illustration Permissions
SynopsisA beautifully illustrated lexicon of the major symbology of the great esoteric traditions - Includes a new chapter on secret societies and their role in safeguarding and transmitting of esoteric knowledge - Includes a full-color reproduction of the medieval alchemical masterpiece Splendor Solis Symbol in the esoteric sense is not to be confused with allegory; symbolic images are the alphabet of the "theory of correspondences" that underlies all the Mystery traditions of the West. This theory recognizes the interdependent relationship of all things and provides, for example, the basis of the belief that the position of the stars in the heavens will influence our thought, emotion, and perception. It also explains how the alchemist's work with base metals will result in a transformation of his own consciousness. In The Mystery Traditions James Wasserman offers a full-color lexicon of occult imagery drawn from the Kabbalah and tarot as well as the traditions of magic, alchemy, and astrology, accompanied by commentary on each image's significance and the wisdom teachings from which it derives. In this new edition he also looks at the pivotal role played by secret societies in safeguarding and transmitting these teachings and presents rarely seen artifacts of these societies. Among the splendid offerings in this collection are all 22 paintings of the medieval alchemical masterpiece Splendor Solis in full color and works by significant artists and esoteric thinkers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Robert Fludd, Austin Osman Spare, Harry Smith, Manly P. Hall, and Raymond Lull. This book provides an excellent introduction to the timeless and hidden dimensions of occult practice. An extensive bibliography of classical occult works also complements this unique collection., A beautifully illustrated lexicon of the major symbology of the great esoteric traditions? Includes a new chapter on secret societies and their role in safeguarding and transmitting of esoteric knowledge? Includes a full-color reproduction of the medieval alchemical masterpiece "Splendor Solis"Symbol in the esoteric sense is not to be confused with allegory; symbolic images are the alphabet of the "theory of correspondences" that underlies all the Mystery traditions of the West. This theory recognizes the interdependent relationship of all things and provides, for example, the basis of the belief that the position of the stars in the heavens will influence our thought, emotion, and perception. It also explains how the alchemist's work with base metals will result in a transformation of his own consciousness.In "The Mystery Traditions" James Wasserman offers a full-color lexicon of occult imagery drawn from the Kabbalah and tarot as well as the traditions of magic, alchemy, and astrology, accompanied by commentary on each image's significance and the wisdom teachings from which it derives. In this new edition he also looks at the pivotal role played by secret societies in safeguarding and transmitting these teachings and presents rarely seen artifacts of these societies. Among the splendid offerings in this collection are all 22 paintings of the medieval alchemical masterpiece "Splendor Solis" in full color and works by significant artists and esoteric thinkers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Robert Fludd, Austin Osman Spare, Harry Smith, Manly P. Hall, and Raymond Lull. This book provides an excellent introduction to the timeless and hidden dimensions of occult practice. An extensivebibliography of classical occult works also complements this unique collection., A beautifully illustrated lexicon of the major symbology of the great esoteric traditions, this reference includes a new chapter on secret societies and their role in safeguarding and transmitting esoteric knowledge. It provides an excellent introduction to the timeless and hidden dimensions of occult practice., A beautifully illustrated lexicon of the major symbology of the great esoteric traditions * Includes a new chapter on secret societies and their role in safeguarding and transmitting of esoteric knowledge * Includes a full-color reproduction of the medieval alchemical masterpiece Splendor Solis Symbol in the esoteric sense is not to be confused with allegory; symbolic images are the alphabet of the "theory of correspondences" that underlies all the Mystery traditions of the West. This theory recognizes the interdependent relationship of all things and provides, for example, the basis of the belief that the position of the stars in the heavens will influence our thought, emotion, and perception. It also explains how the alchemist's work with base metals will result in a transformation of his own consciousness. In The Mystery Traditions James Wasserman offers a full-color lexicon of occult imagery drawn from the Kabbalah and tarot as well as the traditions of magic, alchemy, and astrology, accompanied by commentary on each image's significance and the wisdom teachings from which it derives. In this new edition he also looks at the pivotal role played by secret societies in safeguarding and transmitting these teachings and presents rarely seen artifacts of these societies. Among the splendid offerings in this collection are all 22 paintings of the medieval alchemical masterpiece Splendor Solis in full color and works by significant artists and esoteric thinkers such as Leonardo da Vinci, Robert Fludd, Austin Osman Spare, Harry Smith, Manly P. Hall, and Raymond Lull. This book provides an excellent introduction to the timeless and hidden dimensions of occult practice. An extensive bibliography of classical occult works also complements this unique collection.
LC Classification NumberBF1623.S9A78 2005
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The best single reference for the occult
This book is the best single volume on the beliefs, membership, and history of secret societies and the occult. Highly recommendVerified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
