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Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization

The Unfolding of History Through the Mystery of Number
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Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization by Richard Heath explores the significance of numbers and their historical impact on human civilisation. It delves into ancient cultures and their use of mathematics to understand the universe and establish spiritual and societal frameworks. This intriguing book bridges science and spirituality, offering insights into the profound connections between numerical concepts and cultural development.
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You might enjoy this book if you are fascinated by the connections between ancient knowledge, mathematics, and the development of human civilisation. It delves into how sacred numbers and geometry have influenced cultural and architectural achievements throughout history, offering intriguing perspectives on the evolution of human thought. It's ideal for anyone interested in exploring the mystical relationship between numbers and the world around us.

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The ubiquitous use of certain sacred numbers and ratios can be found throughout history. This work reveals the origins, widespread influences and deeper meaning of these synchronous numerical occurrences and how they were left within our planetary environment during the creation of the earth, the moon and our solar system.

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The ubiquitous use of certain sacred numbers and ratios can be found throughout history, influencing everything from art and architecture to the development of religion and secret societies. In Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization, Richard Heath reveals the origins, widespread influences, and deeper meaning of these synchronous numerical occurrences and how they were left within our planetary environment during the creation of the Earth, the moon, and our solar system.

Exploring astronomy, harmony, geomancy, sacred centres, and myth, Heath reveals the secret use of sacred number knowledge in the building of Gothic cathedrals and the important influence of sacred numbers in the founding of modern Western culture. He explains the role secret societies play as a repository for this numerical information and how those who attempt to decode its meaning without understanding the planetary origins of this knowledge are left with contradictory, cryptic, and often deceptive information.

By examining prehistoric and monumental cultures through the Dark Ages and later recorded history, Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization provides a key to understanding the true role and meaning of number.

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Sacred Number and the Origins of Civilization by Richard Heath is praised for challenging modern paradigms by uncovering a celestial system based on musical harmony and geometric symmetry. The book is recognised for its insights into ancient megalithic cultures and ancient science, being well-articulated and thought-provoking. It's accessible to readers outside of specialised fields like mathematics, offering profound wisdom and engaging discussions on sacred geometry, numbers, and architecture.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781594771316

Publisher: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 30 January 2007

Country: United States

Imprint: Inner Traditions Bear and Company

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 229.0mm

Height: 152.0mm

Weight: 250g

Pages: 224

About the Author

Richard Heath is a Web developer and author with degrees in electrical and computer engineering. He lives in Pembrokeshire, Wales.

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