Ancient Astrology

ISBN-13: 9780415110297 / Angielski / Miękka / 1994 / 272 str.

Tamysn Barton;Tamysn Barton

Opis

This book, part of Routledge's new Science of Antiquity' series, traces the history of astrology from its beginings in Mesopotamia to the early Byzantine Empire. Barton provides a historical background to the origins of astrology, and examines its principles and practice in the Graeco-Roman world. She also explores the social world of the astrologer, the impact of Christianity, and astrology's influence on chorography, medicine, magic, and cult theology in the classical world.

Spis treści

List of illustrations, General series introduction, Preface, INTRODUCTION, 1 HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: MESOPOTAMIA, EGYPT AND GREECE, 2 GREECE AND ROME, 3 THE TRIUMPH OF CHRISTIANITY, 4 THE PRINCIPLES OF ASTROLOGY, 5 ASTROLOGICAL PRACTICE: CASTING A HOROSCOPE, 6 THE SOCIAL WORLD OF THE ASTROLOGERS, 7 REFLECTIONS AND RAMIFICATIONS, CONCLUSION, Glossary, Notes, Bibliography, Index

O autorze

Tamysn Barton