The Book of Symbols combines original and incisive essays about particular symbols with representative images from all parts of the world and all eras of history. The highly readable texts and over 800 beautiful full-color images come together in a unique way to convey hidden dimensions of meaning. Each of the ca. 350 essays examines a given symbol’s psychic background, and how it evokes psychic processes and dynamics. Etymological roots, the play of opposites, paradox and shadow, the ways in which diverse cultures have engaged a symbolic image―all these factors are taken into consideration.
Authored by writers from the fields of psychology, religion, art, literature, and comparative myth, the essays flow into each other in ways that mirror the psyche’s unexpected convergences. There are no pat definitions of the kind that tend to collapse a symbol; a still vital symbol remains partially unknown, compels our attention and unfolds in new meanings and manifestations over time. Rather than merely categorize, The Book of Symbols illuminates how to move from the visual experience of a symbolic image in art, religion, life, or dreams to directly experiencing its personal and psychological resonance.
The Book of Symbols sets new standards for thoughtful exploration of symbols and their meanings, and will appeal to a wide range of readers: artists, designers, dreamers and dream interpreters, psychotherapists, self-helpers, gamers, comic book readers, religious and spiritual searchers, writers, students, and anyone curious about the power of archetypal images.
Mr. L. R. Forrest –
Another great and interesting study from Ken. It appears that the Essenes were the forerunners of the Christian faith even before the birth of Jesus.
Justin F. –
Great read
Very informative
Shankar dey –
Nice
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Jeanne –
More of the Dead Sea Scrolls Revealed
Dr Ken Johnson does an excellent job of revealing the contents of the Dead Sea Scrolls (DSS). For those of us who are Bible prophesy buffs the Essenes have a 100% perfection track record!There is a very real reason the DSS were not revealed to the world until Israel became a nation again. Dr Johnson does a good job of showing us how much of their writings and beliefs tie into the New Testament and the people who lived at that time in history.
Amazon Customer –
Excellent presentation.
I have read other books on the writing of Qumran and the Essenes. They were boring and hard to read. This book was like reading an adventure.
John Holladay –
comprehensive
Extensive study lead the author to this book.It shows the Essences where pre Christ Christians.A quick note that the scrolls are very old and copies provable to a century or so before Christ. In short they knew-the future time and time again (100% accurate). Not possible for humans to know this with this accuracy on their own