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Zachary Lazar: IMG Evening's Empire

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Without knowing it, I'd always had two unspoken arrangements with the world. The first was that I would not trouble it with unpleasant conversation... Continue »
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The Heavenly Writing: Divination, Horoscopy, and Astronomy in Mesopotamian Culture

by Francesca Rochberg

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Celestial phenomena in ancient Mesopotamia was observed and interpreted as signs from the gods as well as physical phenomena. Relating the various ways the heavens were contemplated and understood, this study traces the emergence of personal astrology from the tradition of celestial divination and how astronomical methodology developed for horoscopes. Its importance lies in its treatment of Babylonian celestial sciences (celestial divination, horoscopy, and astronomy) as subjects relevant to the history of science and culture.

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Examining the various ways the heavens were studied and understood in ancient Mesopotamia.
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ISBN:
9780521716611
Subtitle:
Divination, Horoscopy, and Astronomy in Mesopotamian Culture
Author:
Rochberg, Francesca
Publisher:
Cambridge University Press
Subject:
Ancient - General
Subject:
Middle East - General
Subject:
Astrology - General
Publication Date:
October 2007
Binding:
Paperback
Language:
English
Illustrations:
Y
Pages:
331
Dimensions:
8.70x5.90x.90 in. 1.05 lbs.
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