A Practical Guide to Qabalistic Symbolism (Two Volumes in One Book)
by Gareth Knight
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In this groundbreaking book, Knight shows how the Qabalah and its basic diagram, the Tree of Life, is a system of relationships among mystical symbols that can be used to gain access to the hidden reaches of the mind. He also demonstrates how the Qabalah is applicable to all mystical traditions and religious beliefs, including Christian mysticism, Greek, Egyptian and Celtic mythologies, and even Native American beliefs. It is indeed symbolic of our universal search for the Divine. Included show more here are two books in one. The first compares the Western Mystery Tradition with the Eastern system of yoga, analyzes the Tree of Life in full detail, and describes the practical application and theories of Qabalistic symbolism. The second gives the most comprehensive analysis ever published of the twenty-two 'Paths of Concealed Glory' that join the Spheres of the Tree of Life taking into account the Hebrew alphabet, astrological signs, and tarot trumps. A large section explores the history of tarot design and the varying systems of correspondence with the Tree of Life. show lessTags
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- Canonical title
- A Practical Guide to Qabalistic Symbolism (Two Volumes in One Book) (Two Volumes in One Book)
- Original publication date
- 1964
- Dedication
- To ROMA without whose love and faith in me this book would not have been
- First words
- 1. "If we would know the inner nature of man by his outer nature; if we would understand his inner heaven by his outward aspect; if we would know the inner nature of trees, herbs, roots, stones by their outward aspect, ... (show all)we must pursue our exploration of nature on the foundation of the Qabalah.
- Quotations
- "The Greatest barrier to truth is the overfamiliar word." [vol. 2, p. 285]
- Last words
- (Click to show. Warning: May contain spoilers.)Also, if one is working on one's own, it is essential, human nature being what it is, to work out a programme or timetable, and stick to it.
- Disambiguation notice
- This record is for Volumes 1 and 2 as a combined set. Do not combine this record with the records for Volume 1 or Volume 2.
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