The Hierophant; or, Gleanings from the Past. Being an Exposition of Biblical Astronomy, and the Symbolism and Mysteries on which were Founded All Ancient Religions and Secret Societies. Also an Explanation of the Dark Sayings and Allegories which Abound in the Pagan, Jewish and Christian Bibles. Also, the Real Sense of the Doctrines and Observances of the Modern Christian Churches.
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Link Singerman ID: supp3093
Year: 1859
Entry: Stewart, G. C. The Hierophant; or, Gleanings from the
Past. Being an Exposition of Biblical Astronomy, and
the Symbolism and Mysteries on which were Founded All
Ancient Religions and Secret Societies. Also an
Explanation of the Dark Sayings and Allegories which
Abound in the Pagan, Jewish and Christian Bibles. Also,
the Real Sense of the Doctrines and Observances of the
Modern Christian Churches. New York: Ross & Toucey,
1859. 234 p.
Author/Editor: Stewart, G. C
Location: New York, NY
Holdings: In most academic libraries
Title: The Hierophant; or, Gleanings from the Past. Being an Exposition of Biblical Astronomy, and the Symbolism and Mysteries on which were Founded All Ancient Religions and Secret Societies. Also an Explanation of the Dark Sayings and Allegories which Abound in the Pagan, Jewish and Christian Bibles. Also, the Real Sense of the Doctrines and Observances of the Modern Christian Churches.
Printer/Publisher: Ross & Toucey
Language: English
Notes: Note the attention paid to Baal worship and phallism
in the ancient Near East.
A perfect copy includes a folded zodiacal frontispiece.