The Symbolical Ship Of Life

By E. Valentia Straiton

Book Overview

The Symbolical Ship of Life is a book written by E. Valentia Straiton that explores the symbolism of ships and boats in various cultures and traditions. The author delves into the spiritual and mystical significance of ships, and how they represent the journey of life and the human soul.The book is divided into several chapters, each focusing on a different aspect of the ship's symbolism. The first chapter discusses the ship as a symbol of the human body and the journey of life, while the second chapter explores the ship as a symbol of the soul and its journey through various stages of spiritual development.Subsequent chapters delve into the symbolism of different types of ships, including Viking longships, Chinese junks, and Egyptian boats. The author also discusses the symbolism of various nautical elements, such as anchors, sails, and knots.Throughout the book, Straiton draws on a wide range of cultural and religious traditions, including Christianity, Hinduism, and Native American spirituality, to illustrate the universal significance of the ship as a symbol of human experience.Overall, The Symbolical Ship of Life is a fascinating exploration of the symbolism of ships and boats, and their deep spiritual significance in human culture.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Celestial Ship of the North, by E. Valentia Straiton. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564592650.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1419187104
• ISBN13: 9781419187100
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"