The Symbolism of the Cross

by René Guénon, Whitall N. Perry, Angus Macnab

Book Overview

The Symbolism of the Cross is a major doctrinal study of the central symbol of Christianity from the standpoint of the universal metaphysical tradition, the 'perennial philosophy' as it is called in the West. As Gu non points out, the cross is one of the most universal of all symbols and is far from belonging to Christianity alone. Indeed, Christians have sometimes tended to lose sight of its symbolical significance and to regard it as no more than...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0900588667
• ISBN13: 9780900588662
• Release Date: February 2004
• Publisher: Sophia Perennis et Universalis
• Length: 168 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.5" x 6.0" x 9.0"