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Ancient Astrology

Door Tamsyn Barton

Categorie
Algemeen Astrologie & Spiritualiteit
Boeknummer
#307896-VB17
Titel
Ancient Astrology
Auteur
Barton, Tamsyn
Boektype
Gebonden hardcover met stofomslag
Uitgeverij
London/New York : Routledge
Jaar van uitgave
1994
ISBN10
0415080665
ISBN13
9780415080668
Taal
Engels
Beschrijving
Original black boards, silver lettered spine, dust jacket, illustrations in b/w, 8vo.
Samenvatting
Most people today know their 'star-sign', but few know much of the system of thought which relates human destiny to the stars. Fewer still have any idea of its origins. This book reveals the importance of astrology in ancient thought, morals, politics and daily life.
Tamsyn Barton first traces the history of the subject chronologically. She untangles the Babylonian, Egyptian and Greek threads which come together in Greco-Roman astrology, discussing the astrological literature of each period. The book examines intellectual and popular reactions to astrology. It also reveals its political role in the Roman Empire - astrologers could set emperors on the throne or depose them. Astrology's battle with the early church and its eventual decline after the fifth century are also examined.
The rem... (Lees verder)ainder of the book looks at ancient astrology from a synchronic perspective. Dr Barton explains the principles of ancient astrology and brings the theory to life by interpreting the horoscope of Prince Charles according to the instructions of ancient treatises. The final section brings together a variety of evidence on the uses made of astrology in everyday life and discusses areas of knowledge related to astrology, from medicine and magic to Mithraic cult.
Pagina's
245
Conditie
Goed — Permanent marker line on bottom cut; big stamp on title page: this book was slightly damaged in transit and is now being sold at a special bargain price".
Prijs
€ 30,00

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