Exploring the Mystical Origins of NUMEROLOGY: A Journey Through the History of Number Symbolism
1. BY LOTTIE K SANTANDER
Exploring the Mystical Origins of
NUMEROLOGY:
A Journey Through the History of
Number Symbolism
2. Numerology is the study of the
symbolism and meanings of
numbers and their relationship
to the human experience. The
history of numerology can be
traced back to ancient
civilizations, such as the
Babylonians and Egyptians,
who believed that numbers
held spiritual significance.
3. In ancient Babylonia, numbers
were associated with the gods
and were used in divination
and fortune telling. The
Pythagoreans, a group of
philosophers in ancient Greece,
believed that numbers were
the building blocks of the
universe and had mystical
properties. They also believed
that the universe was made up
of mathematical patterns and
that numbers held the key to
understanding the hidden
truths of the universe.
4. In ancient Egypt, numbers were
also believed to have spiritual
significance and were used in
the construction of temples
and pyramids. The Egyptians
believed that the universe was
made up of ten principles,
which were represented by the
ten digits of their decimal
system.
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5. The early Christians also had
an interest in numerology and
believed that numbers held
hidden meanings and could be
used to interpret the Bible.
Saint Augustine, for example,
wrote about the spiritual
significance of numbers in his
book "On Christian Doctrine".
6. In the Middle Ages,
numerology was associated
with the occult and was often
used in conjunction with
astrology and alchemy. During
this time, numerology was
used to predict the future and
was considered to be a form of
divination.
7. In the 19th and 20th
centuries, numerology
experienced a resurgence of
interest and was popularized
by figures such as
Pythagorean mathematician,
writer and mystic, L. Dow
Balliett, who wrote several
books on the subject.
8. Today, numerology continues
to be popular and is used for a
variety of purposes, such as
personal growth, self-
discovery, and understanding
relationships.
9. Overall, the history of
numerology is a long and
varied one, with influences
from a variety of cultures and
belief systems. From the
ancient Babylonians and
Egyptians to the Pythagoreans
and early Christians,
10. numerology has been used to
unlock the mysteries of the
universe and understand the
deeper meaning of numbers.
Today, it is used for personal
growth and self-discovery.
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