Athena and Eden: The Hidden Meaning of the Parthenon's East Facade - Softcover

Johnson, Robert Bowie, Jr.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0970543816 ISBN 13: 9780970543813

Publisher: Solving Light Books, 2002

Synopsis

Athena and Eden is a landmark book, revealing the surprising identity of Athena and unlocking the long-hidden meaning of the sculptures which graced the east facade of her famous temple, the Parthenon. The Greek myths tell us much about the sculptures, but the key to their correct interpretations lies elsewhere. Of all places, we find it in the Scriptures, particularly the Book of Genesis. The simple secret is that the Book of Genesis and the Parthenon sculptures tell the same story from opposite viewpoints. Welcome to this provocatively unique exploration and reconstruction of the east facade of Athena's great temple: the Greeks' masterful monument to the serpent's side of Eden.

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Review

Lucid, even daunting. The author is schooled in the original languages and texts of Scripture. -- James H. Bready, The Baltimore Sun

Meticulously, succinctly and clearly putting back together the pieces of the east facade of the famous Parthenon in Athens. -- Gail Evans, A RebeccasReads.com Associate Reviewer, South Africa

Original, seminal, ground breaking, unforgettable, and ahighly recommended perspective. -- Midwest Book Review, July 2002

From the Publisher

The sculptures over the sacred east entrance of the Parthenon depicted the very heart of ancient Greek religion. These marble carvings testify to Greek truth. Through them, the Greeks expressed to their world, and now to ours, who they where and where they came from.

Edition details

• Publisher: Solving Light Books
• Publication date: 2002
• ISBN 10: 0970543816
• ISBN 13: 9780970543813
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 160