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Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia: The Science of Omens and the Knowledge of the Heavens
Michael Baigent
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Description for Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia: The Science of Omens and the Knowledge of the Heavens
Paperback. A detailed study of the earliest forms of astrology in Mesopotamia and their far-reaching hermetic influences from the Renaissance to the present day Num Pages: 256 pages. BIC Classification: 1QDAM; VXFA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 155 x 229 x 19. Weight in Grams: 424.
Among the many significant discoveries excavated from Assyrian king Ashurbanipal's royal library in Nineveh were tablets documenting the development of Mesopotamian astrology, now recognized as the earliest astrological science. Drawing upon translations of the Nineveh library tablets as well as many other ancient sources, Michael Baigent reveals the roots of modern astrology in the Babylonian science of omens. He explains how astrology in the Babylonian and Assyrian empires was concerned not with individuals but with the king and the state. He shows that by the first dynasty of Babylon, around 1900 to 1600 BC, astrology had ... Read more
Among the many significant discoveries excavated from Assyrian king Ashurbanipal's royal library in Nineveh were tablets documenting the development of Mesopotamian astrology, now recognized as the earliest astrological science. Drawing upon translations of the Nineveh library tablets as well as many other ancient sources, Michael Baigent reveals the roots of modern astrology in the Babylonian science of omens. He explains how astrology in the Babylonian and Assyrian empires was concerned not with individuals but with the king and the state. He shows that by the first dynasty of Babylon, around 1900 to 1600 BC, astrology had ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
Inner Traditions Bear and Company
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2015
Condition
New
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Rochester, United States
ISBN
9781591432210
SKU
V9781591432210
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About Michael Baigent
Michael Baigent (1948-2013) was a researcher and writer best known for his book Holy Blood, Holy Grail, coauthored with Richard Leigh and Henry Lincoln. He appeared in many documentaries on the origins of Christianity, Freemasonry, and the Grail legends. He was the editor of Freemasonry Today from 2001 to 2011 and the author or coauthor of 14 books, including The ... Read more
Reviews for Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia: The Science of Omens and the Knowledge of the Heavens
Michael Baigent was one of the most studious yet open minded historians of modern times. Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia stands the test of time and remains essential for every bookshelf.
Andrew Collins, author of Goebekli Tepe: Genesis of the Gods
Bold scholarship at its best! Michael Baigent's Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia should honor everyone's library. ... Read more
Andrew Collins, author of Goebekli Tepe: Genesis of the Gods
Bold scholarship at its best! Michael Baigent's Astrology in Ancient Mesopotamia should honor everyone's library. ... Read more