The Art of Gematria

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The Art of Gematria
by Angela Telker MGF 1107
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What is Gematria

• Gematria, also known as numerology, is the
  calculation of the numerical equivalence of
  letters, words or phrases, and their
  relationship between words and ideas. There are
  different uses for numerology. One major use is
  for religious or biblical interpretations, and
  another use is for personal readings.

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History of Numerology

• Numerology can be traced back to the teachings of
  Pythagoras. The Pythagoreans had mysterious
  ideas about the univerese and numbers. They
  believed that all notions could be reduced to
  number relations all things are numbers. This
  generalization came from observing music,
  mathematics, and astronomy.

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Different Kinds of Numerology

• The three major forms of numerology are
  Kabbalah (Hebrew Mysticism Alphaet), Chaldean,
  and the Pythogrean. Each form has its own ideas
  and interpretations of numbers and the alphabet.
  Some people believe that by assigning numbers to
  their names and using birth date person can learn
  more about themselves, their career,
  relationships and even prophesize future events.
  

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Number Symbology

• Some cultures and religions put certain meaning
  to specific numbers. For instance the number
  seven, in the Bible or other sacred books is used
  to symbolize a mysterious God force. Ex
  creation took seven days, the seven thrones, the
  seven seals, seven churches (hills), the seven
  Devas of the Hindus Bible, The seven angels of
  Chaldeans, the seven Amschaspands of Persian
  faith, the seven Sephiroth of the Hebrew cabala,
  ect. ect.

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Here is an axample of basic numerology, using
the Pythagorean chart. First assign a number to
each letter, and then add up all of the numbers.
Ifyou have multiple didits, just keep adding
until you have one number.
NUMBERS AND THEIR OVERALL CHARACTERISTICS
NUMBERS AND THEIR OVERALL CHARACTERISTICS


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• As a final note, numerology can add a little
  fun to a rainy day, as long as its all done for
  entertainment. Each person is the master of their
  own fate, and has the right to choose how they
  live their life. Numbers only have the power
  that you give them. You can read what you want
  to read in certain numbers and predictions.

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Works Cited

• Carroll, Robert T., Numerology.
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• Gal Einai Institute of Isreal, Gematria, Hebrew
  Numerology., Mystical Number Seven., Number
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• Kostura, John. 2 Near the Edge.
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• Mcduffie, Ch Carroll, Robert T., Numerology.
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• Aspire Press, Numerology and the Secrets of Your
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• Henderson, Janice A. Pythagoras of Samos.