Publisher's Synopsis
Worship of the Serpent and the Fall of Man is a book written by John Bathurst Deane. The book explores the history of serpent worship and its impact on human civilization. Deane argues that serpent worship existed in various cultures throughout history and was often associated with fertility, healing, and wisdom. However, he also notes that serpent worship was often associated with darker practices such as human sacrifice and the worship of evil spirits.The book also delves into the biblical story of the fall of man and how serpent worship may have played a role in the story. Deane suggests that the serpent in the Garden of Eden may have been a symbol of the ancient serpent worship that existed in the Near East. He also analyzes the symbolism of the serpent in other ancient texts, such as the Epic of Gilgamesh and the Egyptian Book of the Dead.Throughout the book, Deane provides a detailed analysis of the various forms of serpent worship and their impact on human culture. He also explores the ways in which serpent worship has been interpreted and reinterpreted throughout history. The book is a fascinating exploration of a little-known aspect of human history and is sure to be of interest to anyone interested in mythology, religion, or cultural history.THIS 44 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Worship of the Serpent Traced Throughout the World and Its Traditions Referred to the Events in Paradise, by John Bathurst Deane. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564598985.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.
