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Now in a fully corrected edition, one of the true spiritual classics of the twentieth century.
Published for the first time with an index and Cardinal Hans Urs von Balthasar’s afterword, this new English publication of Meditations on the Tarot is the landmark edition of one of the most important works of esoteric Christianity.
Written anonymously and published posthumously, as was the author’s wish, the intention of this work is...
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Written anonymously and published posthumously in 1980 at the wishes of its author, Meditations on the Tarot has been translated from the original French by writer and esotericist Robert Powell, who lives in Germany. Widely considered one of the greatest Catholic theologians of the twentieth century, the Swiss-born Hans Urs von Balthasar, who wrote the afterword in this new edition, was nominated by Pope John Paul II...
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“It is without doubt the most extraordinary work I have ever read. It has tremendous spiritual depth and insight.” —Trappist abbot Basil Pennington, OCSO
“It is simply astonishing. I have never read such a comprehensive account of the ‘perennial philosophy.’ ” —Father Bede Griffiths
“This book, in my view, is the greatest contribution to date toward the rediscovery and renewal of the Christian contemplative tradition of the Fathers of the Church...
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- PublisherAmity House
- Publication date1985
- ISBN 10 0916349020
- ISBN 13 9780916349028
- BindingHardcover
- LanguageEnglish
- Edition number1
- Number of pages704
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Meditations on the Tarot: A Journey Into Christian Hermeticism
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Amity House, New York, U.S.A., 1985
ISBN 10: 0916349020
ISBN 13: 9780916349028
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Seller: Q's Books Hamilton, Hamilton, NSW, Australia
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. English translation 1985 by Robert A. Powell. This book is in very good condition. It is covered in neat, clear plastic, protecting the dust jacket. The DJ is in good condition. The hardcover is in good condition. It is blue with gold lettering on the spine. The binding is sound. There are no loose pages. The pages are in good condition apart from some light foxing and a few light marks on the page edges. Seller Inventory # 028424
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