The Heavenly Writing: Divination, Horoscopy, and Astronomy in Mesopotamian Culture

About this book

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.

Details

Format

Hardcover

ISBN-13

9780521830102

Publisher

Cambridge University Press

Published

September 27, 2004

Pages

360

Weight

21.3 oz

Subject

History