Fawcett,Thomas

The Symbolic language of religion:an introductory study - London : SCM, 1970. - 288 p.; 21 cm.

Bibliographical references included in " Notes" after each chapter.

Contents: pt. 1 Forms of symbolic language Sign-language Symbols Allegories and parables Similes, metaphors and analogy Models Myths pt. 2 Mythological models and the sacral society Cosmological symbolism in the myths Symbolic architecture Symbolism and social structure pt. 3 Development and the great religions Symbolism and religious experience Classic revelations The Hebrews and their history Types and anitypes pt. 4 The erosion of symbolism in Western thought The ontological models of philosophy The desecralization of the world The contemporary crisis


Religion and language
Symbolism

BL 65 / .F39