Gnostics and their relics, ancient and medieval
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The British writer and collector of precious stones Charles William King (1818-1888) was evaluated by E.P. Blavatsky as one of the greatest authorities in Gnosticism. Possessing a vast collection of Gnostic gemm, he knew how to penetrate deeply into their symbolism and explain it to it.
In the book "Gnostics and their relics, the ancient and medieval" author not only in detail and by examples reveals the meaning of Gnostic images and names, but also gives valuable historical information about the influence of various cultures on the formation of a Gnostic worldview, about the origins of Judaism and Christianity , as well as about the continuity of Gnosticism in the teachings of the Templars, rosencrasors and masons closer to our time. The book is plentifully equipped with commented illustrations
In the book "Gnostics and their relics, the ancient and medieval" author not only in detail and by examples reveals the meaning of Gnostic images and names, but also gives valuable historical information about the influence of various cultures on the formation of a Gnostic worldview, about the origins of Judaism and Christianity , as well as about the continuity of Gnosticism in the teachings of the Templars, rosencrasors and masons closer to our time. The book is plentifully equipped with commented illustrations
Author:
Author:King Ch.U.
Cover:
Cover:Soft
Category:
- Category:Religion & Spiritually
Publication language:
Publication Language:Russian
Paper:
Paper:Offset
Age restrictions:
Age restrictions:16+
ISBN:
ISBN:978-5-413-02478-2
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