In this groundbreaking and visionary work, James John Garth Wilkinson explores the correspondences between the myths and symbols of different cultures and traditions and the revelations of the Bible. Drawing on a wide range of sources, from ancient Egyptian texts to Indian philosophy to Christian theology, Wilkinson illuminates the hidden meanings and eternal truths at the heart of human experience. With lucid prose and a deep understanding of esoteric wisdom, this book is an indispensable resource for anyone interested in the mysteries of life and consciousness. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.