This scholarly work explores the intersection of early Christian thought and ancient Hellenistic philosophy. Fideler argues that Christian symbolism was not developed in isolation but was deeply rooted in the "Solar Logos"—a cosmological doctrine where Christ is depicted as the "Spiritual Sun," the source of order, harmony, and spiritual insight. Key themes and subjects covered include:
: Documentation of how pagan, scientific, and Orphic sources influenced early Christian theology.
The book is approximately 430–448 pages long and includes over 1,000 illustrations and references to ancient texts. You can find it at various retailers: Jesus Christ, Sun of God: Ancient Cosmology and...
The complete title of this work is , authored by David Fideler and published in 1993. Book Overview
: Investigation into the doctrine of the "word of the sun" and its role in ancient mysticism. This scholarly work explores the intersection of early
: Detailed analysis of how numerical symbolism and mathematical proportions (such as the Platonic solids) were used to represent divine harmony.
: Signed first-edition hardcovers are occasionally available through specialized sellers like AbeBooks for significantly higher prices (~$700). The book is approximately 430–448 pages long and
: Borrowable copies may be found on Open Library or the Internet Archive .