Symbols of the Soul: Sacred Beasts - Softcover

Skinner, Susan

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1846946700 ISBN 13: 9781846946707

Publisher: Circle Books, 2012

Synopsis

This beautifully produced book gives us insight into the history of Sacred Beasts and the origin of their symbolic power. It also gives us a means to make these symbols relevant to our daily life, by amplifying their meaning in poems stories quotations and comments.If we had lived a long time ago, when life was simpler, we would have understood our place in the universe by relating it to the natural world. Earth and sky would have embodied different aspects of divine energy and would have played a big part in our vision. For instance a tree may have represented a blessed haven, without ceasing to be a tree. In the words of three scholars: In the symbol, the particular represents the general, not as a dream, not as a shadow, but as a living and momentary revelation of the inscrutable. Goethe. The true basis of symbolism is the correspondence linking together all orders of reality, binding one to the other,extending from the natural order to the supernatural order. Rene Guenon Symbols are the synthesizing expression of a marvellous science, now forgotten by men. Marc Saunier. The aim of this book is to bring back that understanding to the reader.

About this title

About the Author:

Susan Skinner is an author, artist and ecumenical Christian living in the south of England. She belongs to the Association of Christian Writers and the Catholic Guild of Artists.

Review:

We are surrounded by symbols, they belong with the elements, are rooted in the memories of man. This inspiring book reminds us of that, deepening our awareness of what is essential - the role and value of symbolism in our minds, our spirits and in our everyday lives. Through beautiful art work, poetry, fiction, and a wealth of fascinating references, Susan Skinner guides us into an exploration of our world and our own deep selves. (Mandy Pannett author of three collections of poetry: Bee Purple, Oversteps, Frost Hollow, Oversteps, Allotments on the Orbital, David Searle Publishing. She is a creative writing teacher and a storyteller.)

About this edition

• Publisher: Circle Books
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1846946700
• ISBN 13: 9781846946707
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 84