Seven The Sacred Number - Hardcover

by Richard Samuell (Author)

Seven The Sacred Number is a book written by Richard Samuell that explores the significance of the number seven in various cultures and religions throughout history. The author delves into the symbolism and meaning behind this number, which has been revered as a sacred and mystical number in many traditions. The book covers a wide range of topics related to the number seven, including its appearance in the Bible, the seven chakras in Hinduism, the seven heavens in Islam, and the seven wonders of the ancient world. The author also discusses the role of the number seven in numerology, astrology, and alchemy. Through detailed research and analysis, Samuell provides a comprehensive understanding of why the number seven holds such importance in so many cultures. He explores the ways in which this number has been used to represent completeness, perfection, and divine order. Overall, Seven The Sacred Number is a fascinating and informative read for anyone interested in the symbolism and meaning behind numbers and their role in various cultures and religions.1887. Its use in scripture and its application to Biblical criticism; with a chapter on the Bible and science. The writer of this work was led to study the symbolism connected with the use of numbers in scripture. Not finding in any English work such full information on the subject as he wished, he determined to seek it from the scriptures themselves. It is written not in the language of scholars, but for ordinary English Bible readers, and presupposes no knowledge whatever of the sacred languages.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.