Item #63099 Dictionary of all Scriptures and Myths. G. A. GASKELL.

Dictionary of all Scriptures and Myths.

New York, NY: Julian Press, 1979. Reprint. Hardcover. Large octavo. 844pp. Brown cloth with gilt titling to spine, double column printing. A hardcover edition of this important encyclopediatic study of the origin, nature and meaning of the scriptures and myth connected to the various religions of the world, based on Gaskell's premise that a metaphorical language underlies all the sacred scriptures. From the publisher: "The discovery of a metaphorical language underlying all sacred Scriptures prompted Gaskell to write this dictionary, which gives a more complete knowledge of man’s inner nature and the purpose of his life on earth than was heretofore possible. The light this book sheds on the sacred writings and their relationship to mythology will be of great help to clergy and laymen, teachers and students of comparative religion, as well as to anyone who wishes to attain a better understanding of the foundations of the various religions of the world. ... This classic reference guide to more than five thousand words and phrases of the Sacred Language is now available for the many thousands who have been searching for a complete, authoritative dictionary on the symbolism and terms of world religions. Every Scripture and every myth is defined with a clarity that defies misunderstanding. And perhaps even more important, this dictionary treats the definitions of the Scriptures according to the intentions of the original writers. Nowhere else can one find a book that deals as broadly and completely with religious concepts as literature. And for each term the "Dictionary of all Scriptures and Myths" brings you: clear explanations of the symbolism of ancient and modern religious words and phrases; numerous quotations from authoritative sources; thoughtful descriptions of the meaning of the terms and how they are used in myths and Scriptures; complete cross reference." Spine ends lightly bruised, page edges darkened, paper toned - but still a tigh, clean VG+ copy in VG dust jacket (Dust jacket a bit darkened at spine, edges and folds, old NYC Weiser Books sticker on front pastedown, otherwise a tight, unmarked VG+ copy in near VG dust jacket. (Dust jacket darkened overall - more so at spine & panel edges, all edges chafed, light chipping to spine ends, not clipped, now protected by removeable mylar sleeve). Large heavy book will require additional shipping for international orders. Item #63099
ISBN: 0517527634

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