Brief History of Ancient Astrology - Paperback
by Roger Beck
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Availability:In StockContributor:Roger BeckSeries:Wiley Brief Histories of the Ancient WorldPublish date:2006-11-10Pages:176
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Wiley-BlackwellISBN-13:9781405110747ISBN-10:1405110740UPC:9781405110747Book Category:Body, Mind & Spirit, ScienceBook Subcategory:Astrology, Space ScienceBook Topic:AstronomySize:8.60 x 5.46 x 0.54 inchesWeight:0.36Product ID:SC676ZM1R8
A Brief History of Ancient Astrology explores the theory and practice of astrology from Babylon to Ancient Greece and Rome and its cultural and political impact on ancient societies.
- Discusses the union between early astrology and astronomy, in contrast to the modern dichotomy between science and superstition.
- Explains the ancient understanding of the zodiac and its twelve signs, the seven planets, and the fixed circle of 'places' against which the signs and planets revolve.
- Demonstrates how to construct and interpret a horoscope in the ancient manner, using original ancient horoscopes and handbooks.
- Considers the relevance of ancient astrology today.
Languages:EnglishPublisher:Wiley-BlackwellISBN-13:9781405110747ISBN-10:1405110740UPC:9781405110747Book Category:Body, Mind & Spirit, ScienceBook Subcategory:Astrology, Space ScienceBook Topic:AstronomySize:8.60 x 5.46 x 0.54 inchesWeight:0.36Product ID:SC676ZM1R8
Roger Beck is Emeritus Professor at the University Toronto. He is the author of The Religion of the Mithras Cult in the Roman Empire (2006).
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