The Return of Merlin
Star Lore and the Patterns of History
Published on 25. May 2006
Book
Paperback/Softback
176 pages
978-0-86315-553-6 (ISBN)
Description
The figure of Merlin has seen a revival in recent years, especially in the form of cultural icons such as Obi wan Kenobi, Gandalf and Dumbledore.
This fascinating new book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, takes us on a compelling journey through Merlin's stories.
He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin-esque characters, and events relating to Merlin, reappear throughout British history in roughly 700-year cycles. He considers where else in history we can see this pattern emerging, and challenges readers to find their own links to history based on their birth dates.
The figure of Merlin has seen a revival in recent years, especially in the form of cultural icons such as Obi wan Kenobi, Gandalf and Dumbledore.
This fascinating new book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, takes us on a compelling journey through Merlin's stories.
He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin-esque characters, and events relating to Merlin, reappear throughout British history in roughly 700-year cycles. He considers where else in history we can see this pattern emerging, and challenges readers to find their own links to history based on their birth dates.
This fascinating new book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, takes us on a compelling journey through Merlin's stories.
He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin-esque characters, and events relating to Merlin, reappear throughout British history in roughly 700-year cycles. He considers where else in history we can see this pattern emerging, and challenges readers to find their own links to history based on their birth dates.
The figure of Merlin has seen a revival in recent years, especially in the form of cultural icons such as Obi wan Kenobi, Gandalf and Dumbledore.
This fascinating new book looks at the two main Merlin traditions: the cosmic Merlin of the stars, part of the Arthurian legends; and the earthly Merlin of nature, grounded in human history. Gordon Strachan, author of Jesus the Master Builder, takes us on a compelling journey through Merlin's stories.
He discovers a remarkable pattern: Merlin-esque characters, and events relating to Merlin, reappear throughout British history in roughly 700-year cycles. He considers where else in history we can see this pattern emerging, and challenges readers to find their own links to history based on their birth dates.
Reviews / Votes
'In this interesting book the Rev. Strachan explores the legend of Merlin and his two aspects as a stellar figure and the earthly character grounded in history.'--The Cauldron, November 2006
'Full of fascinating historical and astrological detail.'
-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review, Summer 2006
'For anyone who understands astrological charts this would be a fascinating thesis ... I was certainly intrigued by this book.'
--Inner Light, Spring 2007.
'There are two ways you can take this book: neat, complete with astrological drawings or as a beverage, warm and tasty, a quasi-historical wrap around of whimsies, legends, wisps of history to cheer and entertain.'
--New Vision
'In this interesting book the Rev. Strachan explores the legend of Merlin and his two aspects as a stellar figure and the earthly character grounded in history.'
--The Cauldron, November 2006
'Full of fascinating historical and astrological detail.'
-- David Lorimer, Scientific and Medical Network Review, Summer 2006
'For anyone who understands astrological charts this would be a fascinating thesis ... I was certainly intrigued by this book.'
--Inner Light, Spring 2007.
'There are two ways you can take this book: neat, complete with astrological drawings or as a beverage, warm and tasty, a quasi-historical wrap around of whimsies, legends, wisps of history to cheer and entertain.'
--New Vision
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Edinburgh
United Kingdom
Illustrations
50 b/w illustrations and diagrams
Dimensions
Height: 234 mm
Width: 156 mm
Weight
312 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-86315-553-6 (9780863155536)
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Gordon Strachan (1934-2010) was a lecturer, church minister and independent thinker. He is the author of six books: The Pentecostal Theology of Edward Irving; Christ and the Cosmos (later republished as The Bible's Hidden Cosmology); Jesus the Master Builder; Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space; The Return of Merlin; and Prophets of Nature.
Gordon Strachan (1934-2010) was a lecturer, church minister and independent thinker. He is the author of six books: The Pentecostal Theology of Edward Irving; Christ and the Cosmos (later republished as The Bible's Hidden Cosmology); Jesus the Master Builder; Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space; The Return of Merlin; and Prophets of Nature.
Gordon Strachan (1934-2010) was a lecturer, church minister and independent thinker. He is the author of six books: The Pentecostal Theology of Edward Irving; Christ and the Cosmos (later republished as The Bible's Hidden Cosmology); Jesus the Master Builder; Chartres: Sacred Geometry, Sacred Space; The Return of Merlin; and Prophets of Nature.