The Dimensions of Paradise
Sacred Geometry, Ancient Science, and the Heavenly Order on Earth
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Published:7th Jan '08
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Exploring the connection between numbers and the cosmos, The Dimensions of Paradise reveals how ancient civilizations used geometry to reflect divine order.
In The Dimensions of Paradise, John Michell explores the profound connection between numbers and the cosmos, revealing how ancient civilizations used geometry as a bridge between the earthly and the divine. The priests of ancient Egypt safeguarded a numerical canon, a system of harmonies and proportions that influenced their music, art, governance, and societal structures. This mathematical framework was not merely a tool; it was a guiding principle that upheld the cultural and ethical standards of their civilization over millennia.
Plato, who was initiated into the mysteries of Egypt, recognized the significance of this numerical code. He viewed it as essential for maintaining high standards of civilization and culture. Michell's extensive research uncovers how this same numerical foundation is present in sacred structures, from the ancient wonders to the Christian era. By examining the measurements of iconic sites like Stonehenge and the plans for Glastonbury and Plato’s ideal city, he reveals a hidden cosmology that underpinned the ancient world.
The central revelation of The Dimensions of Paradise lies in its presentation of a geometric and numerical structure that encapsulates the essential order of the heavens. This structure serves as a map of paradise, illustrating how the ancients understood their place within the universe and the divine order that governed their lives. Michell's work invites readers to appreciate the timeless wisdom embedded in the language of numbers and geometry.
“John Michell’s The Dimensions of Paradise is inarguably among the most important Gnostic transmissions of recent generations. With his candid, uncomplicated style, John has made widely available the visions, the laws, and the numbers held within pure geometry and which integrate earth and sky, movement and form, cosmos and mankind.” * Robert Lawlor, author of Sacred Geometry: Its Philosophy and Practice and Voices of the First Day *
“John Michell has produced one of the primary texts for understanding the number system that encoded the prehistoric world view. He reveals how sacred geometry, myth, gematria, and the structure of numbers created a big picture lost soon after Plato, a knowledge replaced by derivative religious and materialistic ideas. The Dimensions of Paradise is an essential key to comprehending monuments such as the Great Pyramid and Stonehenge, but it also provides an initiatory journey into the ancient mind itself.” * Richard Heath, author of Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization *
"As usual, this is a dense, yet inspiring, read and one that has some practical nuggets in it for those who are looking for a kind of three-dimensional sacred geometry they can apply to daily life." * Institute of Hermetic Studies, Mar 2008 *
" . . . a top pick for New Age libraries interested in sacred geometry." * The Midwest Book Review, April 08 *
"A must for anyone looking for the science hidden within the matrix of life." * Rahasya Poe, Lotus Guide magazine, July 2009 *
“. . . most intriguing of books. Recommended.” * EarthRites.org, May 2011 *
ISBN: 9781594771989
Dimensions: 229mm x 152mm x 15mm
Weight: 315g
256 pages
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