Introduction
Origins and Antecedents
Renaissance Italy and the Emergence of Tarot
An Alternative Explanation of Tarot Symbolism
The Transformation of Tarot into an Esoteric Device
Across the Channel to England
Tarot and the New Age
Conclusion
Bibliography
Index
The enigmatic and richly illustrative tarot deck reveals a host of strange and iconic mages, such as The Tower, The Wheel of Fortune, The Hanged Man and The Fool: over which loom the terrifying figures of Death and The Devil. This book explores the remarkably varied ways in which tarot has influenced culture.
Helen Farley is Lecturer in Studies in Religion and Esotericism at the University of Queensland. She is editor of the international journal Kthonios: A Journal for the Study of Religion and has written widely on a variety of topics and subjects, including ritual, divination, esotericism and magic.
[Farley's] analysis of an extensive range of sources, including
pseudo-academic and esoteric materials, as well as her clear and
enjoyable style of writing, ensures that the book can be
appreciated by anyone with an interest in tarot, regardless of
background or level of expertise. This broad appeal makes A
Cultural History of Tarot an essential resource for understanding
the multifaceted journey of tarot cards through time and across
cultures.
*Religious Studies Review*
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