The Apostolic Gnosis And The Gematria Of The Greek Scriptures - Paperback

by Thomas Simcox Lea (Author), Frederick Bligh Bond (Author)

The Apostolic Gnosis And The Gematria Of The Greek Scriptures is a book written by Thomas Simcox Lea. It delves into the ancient practice of gematria, which is the study of the numerical value of words and phrases. The book specifically focuses on the gematria of the Greek scriptures, with an emphasis on the apostolic gnosis, or the teachings of the apostles.The author explores the use of gematria in the early Christian church and how it was used to reveal hidden meanings and messages within the scriptures. He also discusses the role of numerology in ancient Greek philosophy and how it influenced the use of gematria in the early church.The book is divided into two parts. The first part provides an introduction to gematria and its history, while the second part delves into specific examples of gematria in the Greek scriptures. The author provides detailed explanations of each example, including the numerical values of words and phrases and how they relate to the teachings of the apostles.Overall, The Apostolic Gnosis And The Gematria Of The Greek Scriptures is a fascinating exploration of an ancient practice that is still relevant today. It provides insight into the early Christian church and the ways in which its members sought to understand and interpret the scriptures.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Materials for the Study of the Apostolic Gnosis, by Thomas Simcox Lea. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766100987.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.