""How to Understand Your Bible: A Philosopher's Interpretation of Obscure and Puzzling Passages"" is a book written by Manly P. Hall that aims to help readers gain a deeper understanding of the Bible. The author, a philosopher and scholar of esoteric traditions, provides insights into the meaning of difficult and enigmatic passages in the Bible. He draws on his vast knowledge of ancient wisdom traditions, such as Hermeticism, Kabbalah, and Gnosticism, to shed light on the symbolism and allegory used in the Bible. The book covers a wide range of topics, including the creation story, the nature of God, the problem of evil, and the meaning of salvation. It is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers. Overall, ""How to Understand Your Bible"" is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Bible and its teachings.1943. Hall, the American philosopher, in over a period of 20 years of dynamic public activity, has steadfastly sought recognition of the belief that world civilization can only be perfected when human beings meet on a common ground of intelligence, cooperation and worthy purpose. The book begins: In spite of human prejudice to the contrary, there is but one religion and one truth, and all the great faiths of the world are parts or fragments of the Ancient Wisdom. The Scriptures of the world are the written records devised both to preserve and at the same time to conceal the secrets of the forty-nine branches of the Eternal Law. It naturally follows that there is a certain interdependence between religious writings. To understand any one sacred book completely it is necessary to also understand all other sacred books. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
