Olivia Thompson

Fire Symbols (eBook, ePUB)

Illustrator: Ai / Übersetzer: Ai

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

Fire Symbols explores humanity's enduring fascination with fire, examining its symbolic role in religion, spirituality, and cultural practices worldwide. The book delves into how fire, beyond its practical uses, has become deeply intertwined with concepts of purification, transformation, and the divine. Readers will discover how ancient rituals utilized fire to connect with the supernatural and how major religious texts, such as the Bible and the Quran, depict fire as a symbol of both divine power and destructive judgment.
This exploration unfolds across chapters that illuminate the ritual use of fire, its symbolic representation in religious texts, and its connection to purification and divine presence. The book uniquely combines insights from cultural anthropology, comparative religion, and mythology to reveal both the common threads and cultural specificities in fire's symbolism. By examining practices like sacrificial offerings and ceremonial burnings, Fire Symbols shows how fire reflects our fundamental relationship with the natural world and our search for meaning.
Ultimately, Fire Symbols offers a comprehensive look at fire as a universal symbol that shapes belief systems and spiritual practices. It emphasizes the enduring power of symbols, offering valuable insights for those interested in religious studies, cultural analysis, and the human experience. The book progresses from fire's initial impact on human societies to its complex symbolism in major religious traditions, culminating in a discussion of its connection to purification and divine presence.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Publifye
• Seitenzahl: 63
• Erscheinungstermin: 27. Februar 2025
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 9788235207272
• Artikelnr.: 73547996