{"product_id":"hidden-religion-the-greatest-mysteries-and-symbols-of-the-worlds-religious-beliefs-hardcover","title":"Hidden Religion: The Greatest Mysteries and Symbols of the World's Religious Beliefs - Hardcover","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eMicah Issitt\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eCarlyn Main\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eCovering secret societies, mysterious ancient traditions, and the often-mistaken history of the world's religious symbols, this book takes readers on a tour through the fascinating world of religious symbolism and reveals the most mysterious and misunderstood facets of religion.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ci\u003eHidden Religion: The Greatest Mysteries and Symbols of the World's Religious Beliefs\u003c\/i\u003e not only explores the history and origins of widely recognizable symbols, like the Christian cross and the Star of David, but also introduces readers to more obscure symbols from religious traditions around the world--even defunct ones like those of the ancient Aztec and Mayan societies. In addition, the book discusses the \"religious secrets\" found in the major religions, including secret societies of Christianity, Judaism, Islam, and Buddhism. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eContaining more than 170 entries, the encyclopedia is organized by religious category, such as Abrahamic, East Asian, and African Diasporic religions, then alphabetically within each category. Each entry is prefaced with a short introduction that explains where and when the religious tradition originated and describes the religion today. This information is followed by an analysis of the historical development and use of symbols along with an explanation of connections between symbols used by different religions, such as shared astrological symbolism in the form of moon, sun, or star motifs.\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eMicah Issitt\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance writer and researcher. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eCarlyn Main\u003c\/b\u003e is a freelance author and editor.\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 560\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5 x 10.1 x 7.1 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e September 16, 2014\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48675436101881,"sku":"9781610694773","price":186.3,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0789\/2782\/3097\/files\/gEr2W2KAnP9781610694773.webp?v=1784286231","url":"https:\/\/bookscloud.io\/products\/hidden-religion-the-greatest-mysteries-and-symbols-of-the-worlds-religious-beliefs-hardcover","provider":"BooksCloud Book Dropshipping","version":"1.0","type":"link"}