Giordano bruno Quote by Peter Ackroyd
““The rest I omit, for many a bitter Pill can be swallowed under a golden Cover: I make no Mencion that in each of my Churches I put a Signe so that he who sees the Fabrick may see also the Shaddowe of the Reality of which it is the Pattern or Figure. Thus, in the church of Lime-house, the nineteen Pillars in the Aisles will represent the Names of Baal-Berith, the seven Pillars of the Chappell will signify the Chapters of his Covenant. All those who wish to know more of this may take up Clavis Salomonis, Niceron's Thaumaturgus Opticus where he speaks of Line and Distance, Cornelius Agrippa his De occuItia philosophia and Giordano Bruno his De magia and De vinculis in genere where he speaks of Hieroglyphs and the Raising of the Devilles.””
About This Quote
Source Book: “The House of the Spirits” by Isabel Allende, 1982
The author describes hidden symbols in churches that reveal deeper, often occult meanings, suggesting that appearances conceal secret truths.
In simple terms: Symbols in churches hide deeper meanings.
Key Takeaway
Look beyond surface appearances.
Themes
mystery
symbolism
occult
interpretation
religion
Mood
intrigued
curious
Type
analytical
interpretive
When to use this quote
- exploring historical architecture
- studying religious art
- decoding secret societies
Key Concepts
esoteric symbolism
hidden knowledge
cryptic messages
Questions to Reflect On
- What hidden meanings might we overlook?
- How do symbols shape belief?
A Different Perspective
Interpretations may be speculative and lack concrete evidence.
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