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9780486414300

Medieval Number Symbolism Its Sources, Meaning, and Influence on Thought and Expression

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    9780486414300

  • ISBN10:

    0486414302

  • Edition: Reprint
  • Format: Paperback
  • Copyright: 2011-11-17
  • Publisher: Dover Publications
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Summary

Thoughtful examination of the symbolism attached to numbers during the Middle Ages and the extent to which it was rooted in medieval culture. Detailed study of number symbolism's derivation from elementary roots and astrological sources, the adoption and elaboration of number philosophy by the early Church Fathers, Dante's use of number symbolism, and more.

Table of Contents

Elementary Number Symbolism
3(9)
The Astrological Numbers
12(21)
Pythagorean Number Theory
33(17)
The Gnostics
50(19)
The Early Christian Writers
69(20)
Medieval Number Philosophy
89(47)
The Beauty of Order-Dante
136(67)
Appendix: Number Symbols of Northern Paganism 203(10)
Bibliography 213(20)
Index 233

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