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Studies in Biblical and Semitic Symbolism

Studies in Biblical and Semitic Symbolism

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Bible Studies

ISBN10: 116137065X
ISBN13: 9781161370652
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 304
Weight: 1.64
Height: 0.69 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
Studies in Biblical and Semitic Symbolism is a scholarly work that delves into the symbolic language of the Bible and other Semitic texts. Written by Maurice H. Farbridge, a respected scholar of religion and mythology, the book explores the deep layers of meaning that are embedded in the symbols and metaphors used in these ancient texts. Farbridge draws on a wide range of sources, including the Old and New Testaments, the Talmud, the Quran, and other ancient texts, as well as the works of modern scholars and thinkers. Through his analysis, he sheds light on the complex and often mysterious world of biblical symbolism, showing how these symbols can reveal profound truths about the human experience and the nature of the divine. The book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the study of religion, mythology, or symbolism, and provides a fascinating glimpse into the rich and complex world of ancient Semitic culture.1923. This volume was prepared as an introduction to a subject which had at that time attracted very little attention and in which very few contributions of scientific value were published. Contents: development of biblical and Semitic symbolism; trees, plants and flowers; the animal kingdom; symbolism of numbers; symbolic representations of the Babylonian-Assyrian pantheon; burial and mourning customs; miscellaneous symbolisms.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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