Sacred Symbols: Peoples, Religions, Mysteries

Hardback

Main Details

Title Sacred Symbols: Peoples, Religions, Mysteries
Authors and Contributors      Edited by Robert Adkinson
Physical Properties
Format:Hardback
Pages:792
Dimensions(mm): Height 178,Width 161
Category/GenreWorship, rites and ceremonies
ISBN/Barcode 9780500514559
ClassificationsDewey:203.7
Audience
General
Illustrations 175 Illustrations, black and white; 595 Illustrations, color

Publishing Details

Publisher Thames & Hudson Ltd
Imprint Thames & Hudson Ltd
Publication Date 23 February 2009
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

This bumper book of Thames & Hudson's successful Sacred Symbols series brings together some of the world's most potent sacred images under three categories - peoples, religions and mysteries. Through an incredibly rich array of fascinating images drawn from ritual, myth and the natural world, Sacred Symbols reveals the quintessence of a multiplicity of beliefs and experiences. It is the perfect introduction to the timeless wisdoms of humankind.

Author Biography

Robert Adkinson was highly respected editor at Thames & Hudson for many years. Robert Adkinson was highly respected editor at Thames & Hudson for many years.