Symbols of Revelation / Edition 1

by Frederick Carter

Overview

This book explains Frederick Carter's wholly original interpretation of the dragon as a central force in St. John's apocalyptic vision in the Book of Revelation. Weaving the biblical story together with zodiacal and astrological references and their ancient meanings, this book reexamines the vision from a new point of view and asks: Was it prophetic, an allegorical teaching, or an account of a mystical experience?

By following the star map of the constellations, Carter elucidates the symbolic meaning of the figures that we encounter in St. John's mystical journey.

Carter's ideas utilize science and religion, astrology, astronomy, mythology, and great story telling to re-examine an important Bible story.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780892540686
Publisher:	Nicolas-Hays, Inc
Publication date:	03/01/2003
Edition description:	First Edition
Pages:	96
Product dimensions:	5.00(w) x 6.80(h) x 0.40(d)

Table of Contents

	Map of the Heavens	6
	Note from the Publisher	9
	Preface	11
	The Antique Universe	17
	Ceremonial	34
	Myth	39
	The Seven Horsemen	49
	The Fifth Seal	52
	The Sign of Mystery	60
	Exaltation	63
	The Dragon	65
	The Number of the Name	66
	The Houses of Heaven	71
	Plotinus and Hermes	74
	The Seven Myths	78
	The Orb of the World	82
	Spirit and Soul	89