KING SOLOMON'S 'FIRST' TEMPLE
E. Cromwell Mensch, 1949. First Edition. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. [4], 372 pp. 12mo, forest green cloth, yellow stamped lettering. Owner's name 'O. M. Gretz' to FFEP, very clean and sharp otherwise; DJ has a faint dampstain to spine, some light rubbing to extremities, very crisp and bright otherwise. NEAR FINE / Very Good. Item #1384
A study of the astronomical/astrological orientation of Moses's wilderness tabernacle and Solomon's "abortive attempt to replace the House of Moses with a structure of stone" without the secret of zodiac alignment that required mobility. An idiosyncratic study showing surprising insight along with deep piety. Illustrated throughout with Mensch's own b/w illustrations and charts. An impressive piece of esoterica and an endearing self-published labor of love.
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