The Secret Lore of Music
The Hidden Power of Orpheus
$42.72
- Paperback
184 pages
- Release Date
10 January 1997
Summary
Hermeticist Fabre d’Olivet’s classic study of music as sacred art and its profound effects on the soul.
Ever since Pythagoras demonstrated the mathematical basis of music and its profound effect on the soul, the Western esoteric tradition has been deeply involved with the science and art of tone. Fabre d’Olivet (1767-1825) was the first to restate Pythagoras’ ideas in modern terms, and to show the way for music to regain its spiritual heritage. He calls for a complete reevaluation of …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780892816606 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0892816600 |
| Author: | Fabre D'Olivet, Joscelyn Godwin |
| Publisher: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Imprint: | Inner Traditions Bear and Company |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 184 |
| Release Date: | 10 January 1997 |
| Weight: | 236g |
| Dimensions: | 210mm x 137mm x 13mm |
About The Author
Fabre D'Olivet
Music scholar and author Joscelyn Godwin provides us with a fascinating biography of Fabre d’Olivet. Fabre d’Olivet (1767-1825) spent his life pursuing the esoteric wisdom concealed in the Hebrew scriptures, Greek philosophy, and the symbolism of ancient nations as far back as ancient Egypt. He wrote several books that are considered classics of the hermetic tradition, including Golden Verses of Pythagoras and The Hebrew Language Restored.
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