Sacred Symbols: A Visual Tour of World Faith
ISBN 10: 0810937964 ISBN 13: 9780810937963
Published by ABRAMS, 2009
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Synopsis:
Throughout history, symbols have formed and shaped our mental and emotional states, and influenced our behavior. Robert Adkinson's compendium of religious, philosophical, and cultural emblems from a variety of contexts reveals the universal power of these elemental images, bridging the  gap between languages and civilizations all over the world. With illuminating commentary, Adkinson positions each image within its cultural context, from the early societies of the Egyptians, the  Celts and the Maya, who used visual metaphors to explain natural phenomena and illustrate concepts of good and evil, to the iconography of Buddhism, Taoism, and Christianity as found in art and architecture, concluding with the complex spiritual puzzles of the mandala, sacred sex, and the Tarot.
About the Author:
Robert Adkinson is a writer, translator, and editor working in Paris and London.
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Bibliographic Details
Title: Sacred Symbols: A Visual Tour of World Faith
Publisher: ABRAMS
Publication Date: 2009
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket