A Practical Guide to Qabalistic Symbolism : One-Volume Edition : Volume I - On the Spheres of the Tree of Life / Volume II - On the Paths and The Tarot

Gareth Knight [Basil Leslie Wilby]

ISBN 10: 0877283974 / ISBN 13: 9780877283973

Published by Samuel Weiser, Inc., York Beach, Maine, 1978

About this Item

York Beach, Maine: Samuel Weiser, Inc., 1978 - 1988 printing. A Fine, Evidently Unread copy. Dust Jacket light extremity wear (see scan), otherwise Fine. First Edition Thus. Hard Cover/Full Cloth/Sewn. Fine/Near Fine. Illus. by Frontispieces "Tree of Life from Syriac New Testament, Vienna, 1555", and "The Serpent of Wisdom", Diagrams and Tables w/ Plates of "The Marseilles Tarot" [Messrs. B. P. Grimaud/Messrs. John Waddington Ltd.]. 8vo size - over 9¼" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: A Practical Guide to Qabalistic Symbolism : One-Volume Edition : Volume I - On the Spheres of the Tree of Life / Volume II - On the Paths and The Tarot
• Publisher: Samuel Weiser, Inc., York Beach, Maine
• Publication Date: 1978
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0877283974
• ISBN 13: 9780877283973
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Fine

About this title

Synopsis

In this groundbreaking book, Knight shows how the Qabalah and its basic diagram, the Tree of Life, is a system of relationships among mystical symbols that can be used to gain access to the hidden reaches of the mind. He also demonstrates how the Qabalah is applicable to all mystical traditions and religious beliefs, including Christian mysticism, Greek, Egyptian and Celtic mythologies, and even Native American beliefs. It is indeed symbolic of our universal search for the Divine. Included here are two books in one. The first compares the Western Mystery Tradition with the Eastern system of yoga, analyzes the Tree of Life in full detail, and describes the practical application and theories of Qabalistic symbolism. The second gives the most comprehensive analysis ever published of the twenty-two 'Paths of Concealed Glory' that join the Spheres of the Tree of Life taking into account the Hebrew alphabet, astrological signs, and tarot trumps. A large section explores the history of tarot design and the varying systems of correspondence with the Tree of Life.

About the Author

Gareth Knight is one of the major occult practitioners and authors of today. His many books include Experience of Inner Worlds(0-87728-787-2), Magical World of the Tarot(0-87728-873-9), Secret Tradition in Arthurian Legend(0-87728-861-5).