Symbol & Archetype Author:Lings, Martin and intensity of Rumi's message

and intensity of Rumi's message to our times

and what it means for the continent's future

the iniatory voyage is a voyage in the divine word itself

and of rare culture-specific idioms

As the language of the Qur'an

Symbol & Archetype Author:Lings, Martin and intensity of Rumi's messageEvery religious tradition or metaphysical worldview involves a system of powerful symbols, most of which bear common meanings across cultures, continents, and time. This volume, complete with a 9th century Quranic manuscript, explores the significance of the most recurrent symbols and archetypes in human history and elaborates a compelling theory for why symbolism plays such an essential role in human life. The work explores certain basic aspects of