Sacred Number: The Secret Quality of Quantities
Numbers permeate every aspect of our lives; very little happens without a basic ability to manipulate the simple whole numbers we all take for granted. Beautifully illustrated with old engravings as well as contemporary imagery, Sacred Number introduces basic counting systems; significant numbers from major religious texts; the importance of astronomy, geometry, and music to number quality; how numbers affect architecture. Lundy explains why the ideas of Pythagoras still resonate, and she profiles each number from one to ten to show its distinct qualities: why, for example, the golden section is associated with five, and seven with the Virgin Mary.
Sacred Number: The Secret Quality of Quantities is a book by Wooden Books that explores the concept of sacred numbers and their significance throughout history and different cultures. The book covers a wide range of topics, including numerology, geometry, architecture, music, and astronomy.
The book delves into the idea that certain numbers have a special significance and meaning beyond their quantitative value. For example, the number three is often seen as a symbol of harmony and balance, while the number seven is associated with spiritual perfection and completeness.
The book also examines how sacred numbers have been used in different cultures and traditions, including ancient Egypt, Greece, and China, as well as in Christianity, Judaism, and Islam. It explores the ways in which these numbers have been incorporated into religious and spiritual practices, as well as into art, music, and architecture.
Overall, Sacred Number provides a fascinating look at the power and significance of numbers throughout human history, and how they continue to shape our understanding of the world around us.
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