Behold the Sign: Ancient Symbolism (Rosicrucian Order, AMORC Kindle Editions)

What were the Sacred Traditions said to have been revealed to Moses—and never spoken by the ancient Hebrews? What were the forces of nature discovered by the Egyptian priesthood and embodied in strange symbols—symbols which became the ever-living knowledge which built King Solomon's Temple, and which found their way into the secret teachings of every century? Regardless of the changing consciousness of man, certain signs and devices have immortalized for all ages the truths which make men free. Learn the meaning of the Anchor and Ark, the Seven-Pointed Star, ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs, and many other age-old secret symbols. Here is a book that also explains the origin of the various forms of the cross, the meanings of which are often misunderstood. It further points out the mystical beginnings of the secret signs used by many fraternal orders today. This book of symbolism is fully illustrated, simply and interestingly written. Dedication 5 Introduction 9 The All-Seeing Eye 11 The Forty-Seventh Problem of Euclid 12 The Anchor and the Ark 13 The Three Steps 14 The Maul, the Spade, and the Coffin 15 The Pot of Incense 16 The Double Interlacing Triangle 17 Dove: Symbol of God the Holy Spirit 18 The Beehive 19 The Scythe 21 The Hourglass 22 The Law and the Sword 23 The Ark of the Covenant 24 The Cross on the Rock 25 The Lamb, the Book, and the Seven Seals 26 The Serpent and the Hourglass 27 Transition 28 God Geometrizes 29 The Material Triangle, the Dove, Fire and the Flaming Heart 30 The Law, the Sword, the Palm, and the Cloud 31 The All-Seeing Eye and the Triangle 32 Geometrical Forms 33 Egyptian Hieroglyphics 35 The Pelican 42 The Benediction 43 The Dragon 44 The Heart, Chalice, Dove and Arrows 45 The Phoenix 46 The Sword, Shield, Helmet and Breastplate 47 Flowers 48 The Wreath and Torch 49 Celtic Cross 50 The Hermetic Rose Cross 51 Crosses and Their Meaning 53 Sri Iantra 56 Pentacle 57 Rhythmic Cosmic Motion 58 Quintessence 59 Sistrum 60 Macrocosm 61 The Germ of Life 62 Friendship 63 The Rock and the Sprig 64 The Conquest of Ignorance 65 Abuse of Knowledge 66 The Altar of Lust 67 Pillars of Learning 68 Dual Being 69 The Two Selves 70 The Zodiac 71 Oldest Rosicrucian Allegory 72 The Crocodile 73 Justice 74 Life and Death 75 The Temple of Life 76 The Dragon’s Tail 77 The Stream of Life 78 The Swastika Cross 79 The Mystic 80 Flight of Time and Certainty of Death 81