Publisher's Synopsis
""The Symbolic Character of the Sacred Scriptures"" by Abiel Silver is a comprehensive analysis of the symbolic language and allegorical interpretations found within the Bible. The book explores the use of symbols in the Old and New Testaments, examining their significance and meaning in religious and cultural contexts. Silver delves into the symbolic nature of biblical figures, events, and themes, and how they relate to the spiritual and psychological aspects of human experience. The author also discusses the historical and literary context of the Bible, providing insights into the development and interpretation of scripture throughout the centuries. This book is an essential resource for scholars and students of religion, as well as anyone interested in the deeper meanings and symbolism of the Bible.1863. A collection of sixteen lectures characterizing the various symbols found within scriptures. The author revised and reprinted his original work to make changes in order to prevent any misunderstanding of the mission of Swedenborg or his doctrines. Each lecture notates the scripture passage in which it discusses. A sample of the topics found in the lectures includes the origin of language, symbolic meaning and use of horses, analogy between material universe and the human mind, and the correspondence of water and the divine teachings thereby.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
