How the World Is Made: The Story of Creation According to Sacred Geometry
✍️ John Michell, Allan BrownCurrently unavailable
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This captivating volume by John Michell reveals how fundamental geometric principles shaped not only our cosmos but also the most thriving societies of antiquity. Delving into the profound interplay of number and form, the book illustrates the spiritual and social values embedded within natural progressions, from the primal unity of one to the cosmic completion of twelve. With over 300 vibrant, full-color diagrams, readers will decipher the secret symbolism of shapes and numbers, understanding their pervasive influence on human affairs and the very fabric of existence. It's a journey into the hidden order that governs all.
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“. . . a brilliant way to introduce the mathematically inclined youth to Sacred Geometry.”
📝 Description: How the World Is Made: The Story of Creation According to Sacred Geometry
📑 What's inside
- Publisher's Preface
- The Hand and the Computer A Note on the Illustrations
- Part 1 THE GEOMETER'S CREATION
- 1. How the World Began
- And Why, and Why Worry?
- The Geometer's Creator
- Creative Geometry: Introducing the Ratios
- Genesis and the Great Geometer
- The Number of the Universe
- 2. The Number 5040
- Key to the World Plan
- Earth, Moon, and the Circle Squared
- 3. The Circle, the Square
- And the Meaning of Pi
- Pi in Practice
- Pi in the Pyramid
- Pi Equals 3? An Antiquarian Fantasy
- The π Patterns
- Cosmological Revelations in Crop Circles
- The Revelation at Crooked Soley
- 4. Initiation
- And the Vision of Heavenly Order
- An Initiate's Vision: St John and the Heavenly Jerusalem
- Heaven on Earth: The Pattern of the Sanctuary
- The Numbers of the Holy City and Their Meanings
- 3168, the Number of Our Lord Jesus Christ
- 1080, the Lunar Number, the Solar 666, and Their Sum, 1746
- 864, the Foundation Number
- Part 2 The Physical Creation
- 5. The Dodecad
- A Summary of the Numbers One to Twelve
- 6. The One and Only
- Symbol of the Universe
- 7. The Geometry of Two
- Duality and the World of Paradox
- 8. The Geometry of Three
- The Vesica Piscis and Material Creation
- The Vesica Piscis and the Marriage Made in Heaven
- The Net with 153 Fishes, a Geometer's Parable
- The Triangles That Fill Up Space
- Pythagorean Triangles
- The Second Pythagorean Triangle 5-12-13
- 9. Four and the Square
- Reason, Stability, Order
- The Rational Square and the Root-2 Proportion
- Doubling the Area of a Square: An Exercise in Recollection
- 10. Six and the Hexagon
- The Perfect Number
- 11. Eight and the Octagon
- For Peace and Justice
- 12. The Majestic Twelve
- The Number of Universal Order and Harmony
- Twelve Tribes and the Revelation of the Heavenly Order
- Part 3 The Creation of Life
- 13. Five and Ten
- Numbers of Life and Growth
- Life and the Pentagon
- Five and the Golden Section
- Humanity and the Pentagram
- Pentagonal Dances
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💎 Expert review
📖 Why choose it
Why this book is worth reading
Readers who seek to understand the hidden patterns underlying reality will find immense value in this volume. It is ideal for those fascinated by the intersection of spirituality, mathematics, and ancient history. By exploring how fundamental geometric principles shaped thriving societies and the cosmos, the book offers a profound journey into the secret symbolism of shapes and numbers. The extensive visual aids make complex spiritual values accessible, allowing readers to decipher the pervasive influence of natural progressions on human affairs. It is a must-read for anyone curious about the primal unity of one and its expansion into cosmic completion, providing a clear window into the universal blueprint that governs existence.
⭐ Reader reviews
Reader rating
This text serves as a vibrant guide to the ancient blueprint of creation, utilizing over three hundred full-color diagrams to illustrate the interplay of number and form. It successfully maps the spiritual values embedded in natural progressions, offering a compelling narrative for those drawn to esoteric cosmology. However, readers expecting rigorous academic peer-review or purely secular scientific analysis may find the metaphysical assertions lacking in empirical proof. It is not suited for skeptics who reject the premise that geometry holds inherent spiritual significance. Nevertheless, for its intended audience, it provides a rich, visually engaging exploration of the hidden order governing all things.
❓ Frequently asked questions
📖 Who should read this
If you are drawn to the hidden symmetries of the universe, seek to understand the esoteric foundations of ancient cultures, or simply wish to see the world through a more geometrically enlightened lens, this book will deeply resonate with your spirit of inquiry.
🎯 Key themes and symbolism
Ancient Wisdom & Flourishing
Michell meticulously demonstrates how civilizations from bygone eras, by comprehending the eternal truths of sacred geometry, were able to construct harmonious and prosperous societies. The book highlights the practical application of these timeless principles in creating order, balance, and societal well-being, showing how geometry was not just art but a foundation for life.
Numerology's Spiritual Blueprint
The text explores the profound spiritual and ethical significance woven into the natural sequence of numbers. It deciphers the esoteric meanings behind the fundamental digits 1 through 12, revealing how each number, through its geometric representation, conveys a unique spiritual message that resonates throughout creation and human experience, such as peace through the octagon of eight.
Cosmic Geometric Language
Echoing the insights of historical figures like Galileo, this book asserts that the universe itself communicates through the universal language of mathematics and geometry. It illustrates that geometric laws are not human constructs but inherent, eternal truths found in nature, providing a timeless code to unlock the deep mysteries of cosmology and our place within it.
📜 Historical context
📚 Glossary
- Sacred Geometry
- Cosmology
- Numerology
📔 Questions to reflect on
- Reflect on a geometric pattern you've observed in nature. How does understanding its underlying structure change your perception of its beauty or purpose?
- Consider the idea that ancient societies used sacred geometry to create 'flourishing' cultures. What aspects of our modern society might benefit from a deeper integration of such principles?
- Choose a number between 1 and 12 that resonates with you. How do its associated geometric forms and spiritual meanings, as discussed in the book, deepen your understanding of that number's significance?
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