Masculine Cross
Masculine Cross
“There is something unusually remarkable about the popularity of the cross; we can hardly point to a time when, or to a part of the world where, it has not been in favor. It has entered into the constitution of religions of the most opposite character, has been transmitted from one to another, and though originally belonging to the rudest form of pagan idolatry, is now esteemed highly by those who profess to have adopted the loftiest ideal of civilized worship. After mentioning the fact of its popularity in the pagan world, Mr. Maurice remarks: “Let not the piety of the Catholic Christian be offended at the preceding assertion, that the cross was one of the most usual symbols among the hieroglyphics of Egypt and India. Equally honored in the Gentile and Christian world, this emblem of universal nature—of that world to whose four quarters its diverging radii pointed—decorated the hands of most of the sculptured images in the former country, and in the latter stamped its form upon the most majestic shrines of their deities.” - Masculine Cross
If only the average Christian REALLY knew where their beloved symbol of the cross originated. This privately printed work by an anonymous author covers historical evidences of phallic worship amongst ancient religions and peoples. If you’ve heard that Christian symbols originated from Paganism, this is a title that speculates on that topic. Privately printed. Scarce publication.
Publishing: 1891 By Privately Printed
Condition: Very Good / foxing to title, front, and end page / rest of pages are clean and unmarked / binding strong
Masculine Cross
“There is something unusually remarkable about the popularity of the cross; we can hardly point to a time when, or to a part of the world where, it has not been in favor. It has entered into the constitution of religions of the most opposite character, has been transmitted from one to another, and though originally belonging to the rudest form of pagan idolatry, is now esteemed highly by those who profess to have adopted the loftiest ideal of civilized worship. After mentioning the fact of its popularity in the pagan world, Mr. Maurice remarks: “Let not the piety of the Catholic Christian be offended at the preceding assertion, that the cross was one of the most usual symbols among the hieroglyphics of Egypt and India. Equally honored in the Gentile and Christian world, this emblem of universal nature—of that world to whose four quarters its diverging radii pointed—decorated the hands of most of the sculptured images in the former country, and in the latter stamped its form upon the most majestic shrines of their deities.” - Masculine Cross
If only the average Christian REALLY knew where their beloved symbol of the cross originated. This privately printed work by an anonymous author covers historical evidences of phallic worship amongst ancient religions and peoples. If you’ve heard that Christian symbols originated from Paganism, this is a title that speculates on that topic. Privately printed. Scarce publication.
Publishing: 1891 By Privately Printed
Condition: Very Good / foxing to title, front, and end page / rest of pages are clean and unmarked / binding strong
Masculine Cross
“There is something unusually remarkable about the popularity of the cross; we can hardly point to a time when, or to a part of the world where, it has not been in favor. It has entered into the constitution of religions of the most opposite character, has been transmitted from one to another, and though originally belonging to the rudest form of pagan idolatry, is now esteemed highly by those who profess to have adopted the loftiest ideal of civilized worship. After mentioning the fact of its popularity in the pagan world, Mr. Maurice remarks: “Let not the piety of the Catholic Christian be offended at the preceding assertion, that the cross was one of the most usual symbols among the hieroglyphics of Egypt and India. Equally honored in the Gentile and Christian world, this emblem of universal nature—of that world to whose four quarters its diverging radii pointed—decorated the hands of most of the sculptured images in the former country, and in the latter stamped its form upon the most majestic shrines of their deities.” - Masculine Cross
If only the average Christian REALLY knew where their beloved symbol of the cross originated. This privately printed work by an anonymous author covers historical evidences of phallic worship amongst ancient religions and peoples. If you’ve heard that Christian symbols originated from Paganism, this is a title that speculates on that topic. Privately printed. Scarce publication.
Publishing: 1891 By Privately Printed
Condition: Very Good / foxing to title, front, and end page / rest of pages are clean and unmarked / binding strong