Rosicrucian Emblems Of Daniel Cramer
Rosicrucian Emblems Of Daniel Cramer
Authors: Fiona Tait
Introduction, Commentary by Adam McLean
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The Rosicrucian Emblems is a significant yet little-known work of emblematic philosophy published in 1617, only one year after the appearance of The Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz.
The work consists of 40 emblematic plates, each bearing a title, together with a verse from the Bible and two lines in Latin.
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The Rosicrucian Emblems is a significant yet little-known work of emblematic philosophy published in 1617, only one year after the appearance of The Chemical Wedding of Christian Rosenkreutz.
The work consists of 40 emblematic plates, each bearing a title, together with a verse from the Bible and two lines in Latin. The plates revolve around the symbolism of the heart, which undergoes a variety of processes and experiences through a cycle of 40 stages.
Adam McLean, in his introduction and commentary, elucidates the history of the text and the nature of the symbolism. He convincingly argues that Cramer, a Protestant theologian, was consciously trying to produce a series of spiritual exercises for a Protestant, esoteric Christianity. McLean outlines a way to work with the emblems and their symbolism and suggests that "a work as profound and as simple as this can never die, but must always be a source of inspiration."
This book is a Rosicrucian item of great interest and will be greatly valued by all students of emblematic philosophy and the Hermetic tradition. Highly illustrated.
Product details
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Attribute value |
Author
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Fiona Tait
Introduction, Commentary by Adam McLean |
Dimensions
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140 x 216 x 25 mm |
Imprint
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Phanes Press |
ISBN
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9780933999886 |
Language
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English |
Media type
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Paperback |
Original title
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Rosicrucian Emblems Of Daniel Cramer |
Page count
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88 |
Product no
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9780933999886 |
Publish date
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1991-06-01 |
Publisher
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Phanes Press |
RRP List price
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16.95 USD |
Weight
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118 g |