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Nature as a Book of Symbols

Nature as a Book of Symbols

Marshall, William

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PhilosophyFiction AnthologiesGeneral Nature

ISBN10: 1162630817
ISBN13: 9781162630816
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 302
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.63 Width: 7.50 Depth: 9.25
Language: English
Nature as a Book of Symbols is a book written by William Marshall that explores the significance of nature as a source of symbols and meaning. The author argues that nature is a powerful tool for understanding the world around us, and that by studying the natural world, we can gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and our place in the universe.The book is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of nature and its symbolic significance. Marshall draws on a wide range of sources, including mythology, folklore, and literature, to illustrate his points and provide examples of how nature has been used as a symbol throughout history.Some of the topics covered in the book include the symbolism of trees, animals, and natural phenomena such as storms and earthquakes. Marshall also discusses the role of nature in spiritual and religious traditions, and how it has been used to represent various concepts such as fertility, rebirth, and the cycle of life and death.Overall, Nature as a Book of Symbols is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of the ways in which nature can be used to understand and interpret the world around us. It is a book that will appeal to anyone interested in the natural world and its symbolic significance.1893. The purpose of the book is to show that the whole invisible universe is a moral unity and strictly analogous to the higher unity of the written Revelation of God. It is also intended to unveil the spiritual significance of Creation, and exhibit, not merely the similarity but the actual identity of its teachings with those of the sacred Scriptures. Contents: Evolution and Creation; The New, The Old, and the Renewed; Nature and the Bible; Divine Secrets in the Divine Revelations; The Delight of Discovery; The Great Book of Symbols; The Sky as a Symbol; The Sun as a Symbol; The Moon and Other Planets as Symbols; The Stars as Symbols; The Earth as a Symbol; The Clouds as Symbols; The Rain, the Wind and the Dew as Symbols; The Winter, Spring, Summer and Autumn as a Symbol.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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