The Heavenly Writing: Divination, Horoscopy, and Astronomy in Mesopotamian Culture
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| Management number | 231940856 | Release Date | 2026/06/18 | List Price | $18.28 | Model Number | 231940856 | ||
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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. Read more
| ISBN10 | 0521716616 |
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| ISBN13 | 978-0521716611 |
| Edition | 1st |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Cambridge University Press |
| Dimensions | 6 x 0.9 x 9 inches |
| Item Weight | 1.06 pounds |
| Print length | 360 pages |
| Publication date | October 29, 2007 |
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