Astral Worship (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162566139)

Astral Worship is a book written by J. H. Hill that explores the ancient practice of worshiping celestial bodies such as the sun, moon, and stars. The author delves into the history of astral worship, tracing its origins to ancient civilizations such as the Babylonians, Egyptians, and Greeks. He discusses the various forms of astral worship, including astrology, divination, and the use of talismans.The book also examines the influence of astral worship on religion and philosophy, particularly in the context of ancient pagan religions and the development of monotheistic religions such as Christianity and Islam. The author argues that astral worship played a significant role in shaping human understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.Throughout the book, Hill provides numerous examples of astral worship practices and beliefs from different cultures and time periods, as well as their impact on art, literature, and science. He also explores the continuing relevance of astral worship in modern times, particularly in the fields of astrology and New Age spirituality.Overall, Astral Worship provides a comprehensive and insightful look into the fascinating world of astral worship and its enduring legacy in human history and culture.Contents: Geocentric System of Nature; Sacred Numbers, 7 and 12; Twelve Thousand year Cycle; Ancient Triad; God Sol; Ancient Cosmogony; Fall and Redemption of Man; Incarnations of God Sol; Fable of the Twelve Labors; Solar Worship; Zodiacal Symbols of Solar Worship; Signs of the Cross; Future Rewards and Punishments; Ancient Christianity; The Prophecies; Roman or Modern Christianity; Freemasonry and Druidism; The Sabbath; Pious Frauds, Personifications of the Divisions of Time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: J. H. Hill
ISBN-10: 1162566132
ISBN-13: 9781162566139
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 130
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.40lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.28d