Buchstabenmystik by Franz Dornseiff
"Buchstabenmystik" by Franz Dornseiff is a scholarly work written in the early 20th century. The text explores mystical speculations about alphabets and the use of letters in magic, linking these concepts to traditions in Kabbalah and Islamic thought. The book promises to delve into the historical foundations and the ongoing relevance of these mystical ideas in contemporary spiritual practices. The opening of "Buchstabenmystik" introduces the topic of letter mysticism and its historicalsignificance, discussing how various cultures, such as those of the ancient Nordics and Egyptians, attributed divine origins to their writing systems. It notes the prominent role of letters in religious and magical contexts, asserting that this mystique has persisted through time, particularly within Kabbalistic and Islamic sects. The section detail various beliefs regarding the origin of writing and letters, referencing myths and significant figures that contributed to the understanding of alphabets as more than mere tools of communication, but as elements infused with deeper significance and power. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Dornseiff, Franz, 1888-1960 |
|---|---|
| Title | Buchstabenmystik |
| Original Publication | Leipzig: B. G. Teubner, 1916. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Peter Becker, Marc-André Seekamp and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Language | German |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | Magic |
| Subject | Thesis (Ph. D.) |
| Subject | Alphabet |
| Subject | Symbolism |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 73284 |
| Release Date | Mar 29, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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