Ancient pagan and modern Christian symbolism (1922)
Inman, Thomas, 1820-1876, Newton, John, M.M.C.B.E · New York, Peter Eckler publishing company · leaf 166
attire. Hence the use of thechemise, etc. Even the tonsured head, adopted •om thepriests of the Egyptian Isis, represents V anneau; . o thaton head, shoulders, breast and body, we may see on Chrk tianpriests the ilics of the worship of Vends, and the adorationof woman ! iow horrible all this would… … Figure 172. as well as civilisation teaches uo j conceal, would be simplydisgusting, but when all is said to be mysterious and con-nected with hidden signification, almost everybody toleratesand many eulogise or admire it *
Symbolism · Christian art and symbolism
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