Medieval Number Symbolism Its Sources,

Thoughtful examination of the symbolism attached to numbers during the Middle Ages and the extent to which it was rooted in medieval culture. Detailed study of number symbolism's derivation from elementary roots and astrological sources, the adoption and elaboration of number philosophy by the early Church Fathers, Dante's use of number symbolism, and more.

Elementary Number Symbolism

3

(9)

The Astrological Numbers

12

(21)

Pythagorean Number Theory

33

(17)

The Gnostics

50

(19)

The Early Christian Writers

69

(20)

Medieval Number Philosophy

89

(47)

The Beauty of Order-Dante

136

(67)

Appendix: Number Symbols of Northern Paganism

203

(10)

Bibliography

213

(20)

Index

233

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Medieval Number Symbolism Its Sources, Meaning, and Influence on Thought and Expression

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