The Heavenly Writing: Divination, Horoscopy, and Astronomy in Mesopotamian Culture (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9780521830102)

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: 0521830109
ISBN-13: 9780521830102
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 09/27/2004
Pages: 360
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.33lbs
Size: 9.14h x 6.28w x 1.02d

Review Citation(s):
Choice 04/01/2005 pg. 1421