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    Astrology and Theology

    By Simon Sinclair

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    This is a study of star-worship. This book summarizes theories on this subject. It shows that astronomical knowledge was developed over time in the ancient Near East, eventually allowing prediction of phenomena such as the location of the planets, the phases of the moon, and eclipses. This knowledge was used as the basis of a religious system which was integrated into Greek and Roman Paganism. This involved worship of the planets and stars and a belief that after death we ascend to the heavens.
    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherBookRix
    Release dateJun 15, 2019
    ISBN9783736862395
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