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Sign Language of the Mysteries

Sign Language of the Mysteries

Ward, J. S. M.

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ISBN10: 1161352260
ISBN13: 9781161352269
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 508
Weight: 3.21
Height: 1.13 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
Sign Language of the Mysteries is a book written by J.S.M. Ward that explores the symbolism and meaning behind various mystical and occult practices. The author delves into the use of hand gestures and signs in these practices, examining their origins and significance. The book covers a wide range of topics, including ancient Egyptian and Greek mysteries, Freemasonry, Rosicrucianism, and more. Ward provides detailed explanations of the various signs and symbols used in these practices, as well as their historical and cultural contexts. The book is a comprehensive guide to the language of the mysteries, offering insights into the esoteric traditions of the past and their relevance to modern spiritual seekers. It is an essential resource for anyone interested in the history and practice of mysticism and the occult.Partial contents: Introduction to a study of the ancient sign language; Certain Sign languages survive today; Existence of Mantric signs; World-wide distribution of Mantric signs; Signs connected with certain occult centers, the throat; Signs connected with other occult centers such as the heart; Signs connected with solar plexus; Signs connected with the head, sign of distress; Widespread use of the sign of distress; Sign connected with head, sign of exultation; Sign of reverence; Signs connected with the nose and mouth; Sign of horror and shows how it is closely connected with death; Signs connected with the hands and shoulders; Vol. 2: Sign of Resignation; Sign of heaven and earth; Saint and sinner alike use the sign of regret; Sign of completion and examples of its use; Numerous miscellaneous signs; Shows how the sign language links the ancient mysteries with the modern world; Schedule of Mantric signs.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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