Name: The Non-Christian Cross
SKU: 64816700
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Author: John Denham Parsons

Formato

Libro Físico

Editorial

Double 9 Books

Autor

John Denham Parsons

Año

2025

Encuadernación

Tapa Blanda

Dimensiones

21.6x14x2.5 cm

ISBN13

9789371465137

The Non-Christian Cross

John Denham Parsons (Autor) · Double 9 Books · Tapa Blanda

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Reseña del libro "The Non-Christian Cross"

The non-Christian cross presents a critical examination of the historical origins and symbolic interpretations of the cross, challenging its exclusive association with Christianity. Written as a scholarly exploration, the work raises fundamental questions about the form, function, and meaning of the cross in diverse cultural contexts. The introduction outlines several areas of inquiry, such as the visual representation of religious figures holding crosses, the ritual use of the symbol in early practices, and the evolving forms it has taken across civilizations. Rather than accepting the cross as inherently Christian, the book proposes that it was a widespread and ancient emblem, often connected to concepts of life, fertility, and cosmic order. By tracing its appearance in pre-Christian belief systems, the text reveals how religious symbols undergo transformation and reinterpretation over time. It invites the reader to consider how spiritual meaning can be inherited, adapted, or misattributed across eras. Through critical analysis and historical comparison, the author opens a broader discussion on the complexity of religious symbolism, asserting that the cultural weight of the cross extends far beyond its Christian application.