Author: Gregory R. Haynes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982403457
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The oldest scriptures at the heart of every major religion make reference to a mysterious tree at the center of the world. Its fruits, guarded by an evil serpent, confer immortality. A nearby stream of water divides into four rivers flowing into the four cardinal directions. The vicinity of this tree is said to be the birthplace of the first human ancestors. This legend is the oldest, most widely dispersed, and most mysterious religious idea known to mankind. The Tree also appears with other symbols on artifacts found at the ancient city of Troy and on the oldest examples of Greek ceramic art. The decipherment of these Bronze Age symbols, described for the first time in this book, leads to the discovery of an archaic theme pervading much of world mythology. An understanding of this archetype, and of the natural phenomenon that inspired it, unlocks many of the mythological enigmas that for centuries have eluded interpretation.
Tree of Life, Mythical Archetype
Author: Gregory R. Haynes
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982403457
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The oldest scriptures at the heart of every major religion make reference to a mysterious tree at the center of the world. Its fruits, guarded by an evil serpent, confer immortality. A nearby stream of water divides into four rivers flowing into the four cardinal directions. The vicinity of this tree is said to be the birthplace of the first human ancestors. This legend is the oldest, most widely dispersed, and most mysterious religious idea known to mankind. The Tree also appears with other symbols on artifacts found at the ancient city of Troy and on the oldest examples of Greek ceramic art. The decipherment of these Bronze Age symbols, described for the first time in this book, leads to the discovery of an archaic theme pervading much of world mythology. An understanding of this archetype, and of the natural phenomenon that inspired it, unlocks many of the mythological enigmas that for centuries have eluded interpretation.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780982403457
Category : Art
Languages : en
Pages : 347
Book Description
The oldest scriptures at the heart of every major religion make reference to a mysterious tree at the center of the world. Its fruits, guarded by an evil serpent, confer immortality. A nearby stream of water divides into four rivers flowing into the four cardinal directions. The vicinity of this tree is said to be the birthplace of the first human ancestors. This legend is the oldest, most widely dispersed, and most mysterious religious idea known to mankind. The Tree also appears with other symbols on artifacts found at the ancient city of Troy and on the oldest examples of Greek ceramic art. The decipherment of these Bronze Age symbols, described for the first time in this book, leads to the discovery of an archaic theme pervading much of world mythology. An understanding of this archetype, and of the natural phenomenon that inspired it, unlocks many of the mythological enigmas that for centuries have eluded interpretation.
Where Were You Before the Tree of Life? Volume 1
Author: Peter R. Farley
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257372998
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Volume 1 of 9 These books are the first to fully map out the history of alien interaction with the Earth, past, present, and into the near future. Extending the work of noted researchers such as Erich Von Daniken and Zecharia Sitchin, the book series goal is to show its readers the extensive repercussions this interaction has had on life on this planet, especially its formative role in the global conspiracy known as the New World Order.
Publisher: Lulu.com
ISBN: 1257372998
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 161
Book Description
Volume 1 of 9 These books are the first to fully map out the history of alien interaction with the Earth, past, present, and into the near future. Extending the work of noted researchers such as Erich Von Daniken and Zecharia Sitchin, the book series goal is to show its readers the extensive repercussions this interaction has had on life on this planet, especially its formative role in the global conspiracy known as the New World Order.
The Mythology of Eden
Author: Arthur George
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0761862897
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a cornerstone of Western civilization, yet there are still many mysteries concerning its origins and meaning. In The Mythology of Eden, Arthur and Elena George utilize new historical and archaeological discoveries to reveal how the story’s author uses veiled symbolism and mythological storytelling to convey his message about the most profound questions of human existence regarding the divine, life, death, and immortality. This innovative book offers an interdisciplinary interpretation of the Eden story that delves into incorrect assumptions and brings to light details that have previously gone unnoticed. The Mythology of Eden provides a new understanding of the story of Adam and Eve and illuminates the story’s role and meaning in our modern world.
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield
ISBN: 0761862897
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 459
Book Description
The biblical story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden is a cornerstone of Western civilization, yet there are still many mysteries concerning its origins and meaning. In The Mythology of Eden, Arthur and Elena George utilize new historical and archaeological discoveries to reveal how the story’s author uses veiled symbolism and mythological storytelling to convey his message about the most profound questions of human existence regarding the divine, life, death, and immortality. This innovative book offers an interdisciplinary interpretation of the Eden story that delves into incorrect assumptions and brings to light details that have previously gone unnoticed. The Mythology of Eden provides a new understanding of the story of Adam and Eve and illuminates the story’s role and meaning in our modern world.
Living Myth
Author: D. Stephenson Bond
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834842033
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Living Myth explores the dilemma of how to live life creatively at a time when the dominant myths of our culture are losing their power to give meaning to our lives. Using C. G. Jung's idea of discovering a "personal myth," D. Stephenson Bond reflects on the psychology of mythic imagination, as a force in both culture and individual life. He argues that meaning is experienced subjectively through the stirring of imagination and fantasy in the individual, which touches the larger impersonal, archetypal patterns. The book offers hopeful insights into the possibilities of cultural renewal and individual meaning through the restoration of the imagination.
Publisher: Shambhala Publications
ISBN: 0834842033
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 241
Book Description
Living Myth explores the dilemma of how to live life creatively at a time when the dominant myths of our culture are losing their power to give meaning to our lives. Using C. G. Jung's idea of discovering a "personal myth," D. Stephenson Bond reflects on the psychology of mythic imagination, as a force in both culture and individual life. He argues that meaning is experienced subjectively through the stirring of imagination and fantasy in the individual, which touches the larger impersonal, archetypal patterns. The book offers hopeful insights into the possibilities of cultural renewal and individual meaning through the restoration of the imagination.
Metaphors in Proverbs
Author: Sergio Rotasperti
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004466053
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
In Metaphors in Proverbs, Rotasperti offers a contribution to the understanding of metaphorical language in Proverbs by decoding some metaphors.
Publisher: BRILL
ISBN: 9004466053
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 245
Book Description
In Metaphors in Proverbs, Rotasperti offers a contribution to the understanding of metaphorical language in Proverbs by decoding some metaphors.
All Spirit Matters
Author: Pirate of Paradise
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1698717040
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Each of us is called to be a special kind of mystic when we are formed in the womb in the Divine Image. Mystics seek to conform to the Divine Image from womb to tomb, for as the Indian Sufi Kabir sang, What hope of cutting loose after one’s death The noose stifling heaven in every breath? As now, so shall be - seek liberation In Life, or be interred in illusion! This compilation of prose and mystical poetry draws upon the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, a mystic who is revered as a rabbi in Judaism, messiah in Christianity, prophet in Islam, bodhisattva in Buddhism and a wise and compassionate teacher and healer in secular settings. References from several faith traditions are included throughout to emphasize the shared wisdom and spiritual heritage of humanity. Through these reflections, we explore the relationship and reciprocity of life-forms on the Tree of Life. We aim to foster harmony and healing among and across various form-branches. We seek to find common ground on universal themes, as well as unique expressions within our own secular and faith traditions. Hopefully these reflections will prompt us to conduct our own experiments on mystical universals in ways that are congruent and consonant with our primary language of Spirit Matters.
Publisher: Trafford Publishing
ISBN: 1698717040
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 101
Book Description
Each of us is called to be a special kind of mystic when we are formed in the womb in the Divine Image. Mystics seek to conform to the Divine Image from womb to tomb, for as the Indian Sufi Kabir sang, What hope of cutting loose after one’s death The noose stifling heaven in every breath? As now, so shall be - seek liberation In Life, or be interred in illusion! This compilation of prose and mystical poetry draws upon the life and teachings of Jesus of Nazareth, a mystic who is revered as a rabbi in Judaism, messiah in Christianity, prophet in Islam, bodhisattva in Buddhism and a wise and compassionate teacher and healer in secular settings. References from several faith traditions are included throughout to emphasize the shared wisdom and spiritual heritage of humanity. Through these reflections, we explore the relationship and reciprocity of life-forms on the Tree of Life. We aim to foster harmony and healing among and across various form-branches. We seek to find common ground on universal themes, as well as unique expressions within our own secular and faith traditions. Hopefully these reflections will prompt us to conduct our own experiments on mystical universals in ways that are congruent and consonant with our primary language of Spirit Matters.
Jesus as Man, Myth, and Metaphor
Author: Benjamin W. Farley
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498275877
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Current New Testament scholarship has done much to advance knowledge of Jesus's authentic words and message. The works of Crossan, Borg, Vermes, Mack, and many others attest to this movement. In this process, however, the Christ of the Gospels, or the so-called Christ of faith, has been caught in the crosshairs, forcing Christianity to reflect anew on the church's interpretation of his life and place in history. Has the church's dogma overreached the "facts" of Jesus's life? Farley's book addresses these issues and offers a feasible and illuminating context within which to reexamine Jesus's life and significance for modern humankind. His book probes the boundaries of Jesus as a historical person (as a man), as a figure of mythical proportions, and as a metaphor for today's Christian sense of wholeness. Along the way, Farley incorporates the insights of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Paul Tillich to demonstrate the ways that psychology, mythology, and symbolism contribute to an appreciation of Jesus that moves beyond the debate of Jesus's historical status alone.
Publisher: Wipf and Stock Publishers
ISBN: 1498275877
Category : Religion
Languages : en
Pages : 218
Book Description
Current New Testament scholarship has done much to advance knowledge of Jesus's authentic words and message. The works of Crossan, Borg, Vermes, Mack, and many others attest to this movement. In this process, however, the Christ of the Gospels, or the so-called Christ of faith, has been caught in the crosshairs, forcing Christianity to reflect anew on the church's interpretation of his life and place in history. Has the church's dogma overreached the "facts" of Jesus's life? Farley's book addresses these issues and offers a feasible and illuminating context within which to reexamine Jesus's life and significance for modern humankind. His book probes the boundaries of Jesus as a historical person (as a man), as a figure of mythical proportions, and as a metaphor for today's Christian sense of wholeness. Along the way, Farley incorporates the insights of Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, and Paul Tillich to demonstrate the ways that psychology, mythology, and symbolism contribute to an appreciation of Jesus that moves beyond the debate of Jesus's historical status alone.
Complicated Grief, Attachment, and Art Therapy
Author: Briana MacWilliam
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504580
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
This wide-ranging book on art therapy and grief provides everything an art therapist needs to feel confident in creating an effective treatment plan. It features fourteen clear-cut protocols, outlining 4-8 week curriculums for working with Complicated Grief, and explains the theory which informs the practice, including popular and evolving models such as Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience (ATR-N). Suitable for a variety of settings and clinical populations, the book breaks through the analytical jargon of the field and provides first-person narratives of art therapists exploring their own experiences of grief and client case studies.
Publisher: Jessica Kingsley Publishers
ISBN: 1784504580
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 378
Book Description
This wide-ranging book on art therapy and grief provides everything an art therapist needs to feel confident in creating an effective treatment plan. It features fourteen clear-cut protocols, outlining 4-8 week curriculums for working with Complicated Grief, and explains the theory which informs the practice, including popular and evolving models such as Attachment Theory, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT) and Art Therapy Relational Neuroscience (ATR-N). Suitable for a variety of settings and clinical populations, the book breaks through the analytical jargon of the field and provides first-person narratives of art therapists exploring their own experiences of grief and client case studies.
Medievalia et Humanistica, No. 36
Author: Paul Maurice Clogan
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1442208139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Since its founding in 1943, Medievalia et Humanistica has won worldwide recognition as the first scholarly publication in America to devote itself entirely to medieval and Renaissance studies. Since 1970, a new series, sponsored by the Modern Language Association of America and edited by an international board of distinguished scholars and critics, has published interdisciplinary articles. In yearly hardcover volumes, the new series publishes significant scholarship, criticism, and reviews treating all facets of medieval and Renaissance culture: history, art, literature, music, science, law, economics, and philosophy. Volume 36—Reviews—emphasizes new research in the field, with a particular focus on work from emerging scholars. Thus, this volume includes twenty-four reviews and three review articles of recent scholarly publications, along with five original articles. The first article “The Ultimate Transgression of the Courtly World” by Albrecht Classen analyzes German texts and melodies to reveal the social strife between the lower and upper classes. John Garrison’s essay “One Mind, One Heart, One Purse,” referencing the text Troilus and Criseyde, suggests that a medieval treatise on friendship is appropriate and engaging. Offering a solution to one of history’s most vexing problems is John Bugbee’s essay “Solving Dorigen Trilemma” by examining the tension between oath and law in the Franklin’s and Physician’s Tales. Karen Green’s essay “What Were the Ladies in the City Reading? The Libraries of Christine de Pizaan’s Contemporaries” provides a clearer insight into the intellect of Christine and her colleagues. Along with these articles, twenty-four reviews, from the United States and all over the world, are included, truly making Medievalia et Humanistica an international publication. To reflect the submissions and audience for Medievalia et Humanistica, the editorial and review boards have been expended to include ten members from the United States and ten international
Publisher: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
ISBN: 1442208139
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 211
Book Description
Since its founding in 1943, Medievalia et Humanistica has won worldwide recognition as the first scholarly publication in America to devote itself entirely to medieval and Renaissance studies. Since 1970, a new series, sponsored by the Modern Language Association of America and edited by an international board of distinguished scholars and critics, has published interdisciplinary articles. In yearly hardcover volumes, the new series publishes significant scholarship, criticism, and reviews treating all facets of medieval and Renaissance culture: history, art, literature, music, science, law, economics, and philosophy. Volume 36—Reviews—emphasizes new research in the field, with a particular focus on work from emerging scholars. Thus, this volume includes twenty-four reviews and three review articles of recent scholarly publications, along with five original articles. The first article “The Ultimate Transgression of the Courtly World” by Albrecht Classen analyzes German texts and melodies to reveal the social strife between the lower and upper classes. John Garrison’s essay “One Mind, One Heart, One Purse,” referencing the text Troilus and Criseyde, suggests that a medieval treatise on friendship is appropriate and engaging. Offering a solution to one of history’s most vexing problems is John Bugbee’s essay “Solving Dorigen Trilemma” by examining the tension between oath and law in the Franklin’s and Physician’s Tales. Karen Green’s essay “What Were the Ladies in the City Reading? The Libraries of Christine de Pizaan’s Contemporaries” provides a clearer insight into the intellect of Christine and her colleagues. Along with these articles, twenty-four reviews, from the United States and all over the world, are included, truly making Medievalia et Humanistica an international publication. To reflect the submissions and audience for Medievalia et Humanistica, the editorial and review boards have been expended to include ten members from the United States and ten international
The Book of Nightmares
Author: Galway Kinnell
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395120989
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A book-length poem evokes the horror, anguish, and brutality of 20th century history.
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
ISBN: 9780395120989
Category : Fiction
Languages : en
Pages : 92
Book Description
A book-length poem evokes the horror, anguish, and brutality of 20th century history.