The Heavenly Writing: Divination, Horoscopy, and Astronomy in Mesopotamian Culture (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780521716611)

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.

Author: Francesca Rochberg
ISBN-10: 0521716616
ISBN-13: 9780521716611
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 10/29/2007
Pages: 360
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.05lbs
Size: 8.70h x 5.90w x 0.90d