Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans

Author:   Franz Cumnot ,  Joseph Sepe
Publisher:   Delhi Open Books
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9789390997183


Pages:   154
Publication Date:   07 September 2021
Format:   Paperback
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Astrology and Religion Among the Greeks and Romans


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Franz Cumont 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 (if virtuous) we ascend to the heavens. Other aspects of ancient star-worship that are still with us are our seven-day week and the transference of the winter Solstice into the celebration of the birth of Christ.

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Author:   Franz Cumnot ,  Joseph Sepe
Publisher:   Delhi Open Books
Imprint:   Delhi Open Books
Dimensions:   Width: 12.70cm , Height: 0.90cm , Length: 20.30cm
Weight:   0.172kg
ISBN:  

9789390997183


ISBN 10:   9390997186
Pages:   154
Publication Date:   07 September 2021
Audience:   Children/juvenile ,  Children / Juvenile
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active
Availability:   In stock   Availability explained
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