Abu Ma'Sar on Historical Astrology: The Book of Religions and Dynasties on Great Conjunctions (Islamic Philosophy, Theology, and Science)
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These two volumes provide the Arabic, Latin and English text of the major work on historical astrology of the Middle Ages. The text is attributed either to Abū Ma'sar (787-886) or to his pupil Ibn al-Bāzyār, and was translated into Latin in the mid-twelfth century. In eight books (parts) it provides the scientific basis for predictions concerning kings, prophets, dynasties, religions, wars, epidemics etc., by means of conjunctions of planets, comets and other astronomical factors.
It is cited frequently by both Arabic and Latin authors. These editions will provide, for the first time, the context of these citations. Aside from its intrinsic interest for cultural history and the history of science, this work provides several details. All volumes of the print edition are available in individual e-books: 9789004530980 (volume 1) - 9789004530997 (volume 2).
It is cited frequently by both Arabic and Latin authors. These editions will provide, for the first time, the context of these citations. Aside from its intrinsic interest for cultural history and the history of science, this work provides several details. All volumes of the print edition are available in individual e-books: 9789004530980 (volume 1) - 9789004530997 (volume 2).
Format:Hardcover
Language:English
ISBN:9004117334
ISBN13:9789004117334
Release Date:December 1999
Publisher:Brill
Length:1260 Pages
Weight:2.35 lbs.
Dimensions:3.4" x 6.6" x 9.6"
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