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Since antiquity, numbers have occupied a central place in many philosophical, religious, and esoteric traditions. From Pythagoras to the Kabbalah, through Hermeticism and the occult sciences of the Renaissance, they have been regarded as principles that provide a better understanding of the organization of the world and the laws governing it. This symbolic approach to numbers has profoundly influenced Western esoteric thought and remains one of the foundations of traditional numerology.

The Symbolic Study of Numbers According to Papus

In The Science of Numbers, Papus presents the fundamentals of numerical symbolism and shows the place occupied by numbers in the principal esoteric traditions. Intended for both beginners and readers already familiar with occultism, this work sets out the fundamental principles of numerology and highlights the connections between numbers and other Hermetic disciplines. A genuine study work, it provides the knowledge needed to gradually deepen one's understanding of this major branch of the occult sciences.

A Classic of French Occultism

An essential figure in late-19th-century French esotericism, Papus made a significant contribution to disseminating Hermetic knowledge to a wide audience. The Science of Numbers remains one of his reference works for understanding the place of numerology in the Western esoteric tradition and is essential reading for anyone wishing to deepen their study of the symbolism of numbers.