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The Hieroglyphic Monad

The Hieroglyphic Monad

Dee, John
Hamilton-Jones, J. W.

Hardcover

PhilosophyAncient EgyptFiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258935627
ISBN13: 9781258935627
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Oct 27 2013
Pages: 82
Weight: 1.07
Height: 0.25 Width: 8.50 Depth: 11.00
Language: English
The Hieroglyphic Monad is a book written by John Dee, a renowned English mathematician, astronomer, and occultist, in 1564. It is a complex and esoteric treatise that explores the relationship between symbols, numbers, and the universe. The book is structured around the concept of the monad, a symbol that Dee believed encapsulated the fundamental principles of the universe. He argues that this symbol contains within it all of the knowledge and wisdom of the cosmos, and that by understanding its meaning, one can unlock the secrets of the universe. The book is written in a highly symbolic and cryptic style, drawing on a range of mystical and occult traditions, including Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and alchemy. Dee uses a variety of diagrams and illustrations to convey his ideas, often incorporating complex geometrical shapes and astrological symbols. Despite its challenging and enigmatic nature, The Hieroglyphic Monad has been highly influential in the development of esoteric philosophy and occultism. It continues to be studied and debated by scholars and practitioners of these traditions to this day.This is a new release of the original 1946 edition.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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