Ancient Astrology Theory and Practice: Matheseos Libri VIII | 
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The translator, Jean Rhys Bram, writes, "Magic, philosophy, science and theology combine in strange ways in the thinking of the last centuries of the Roman empire..... Firmicus seemed worthy of note for many reasons. He is almost alone as author of works produced both before and after an apparent conversion to Christianity.... He left a lengthy handbook detailing the astrological practices of his day, the only work which has come down to us in its entirety [90% complete: Holden] out of numerous astrological treatises written in the Hellenistic and Roman periods..... This manual was important because it was the channel for astrological lore to the Middle Ages and Renaissance." (from the Preface)
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Customer Reviews:
• An Absolute Must! 16 November, 2007
No one who wishes to understand what "astrology as it is" is all about should ever miss this title.
Clean, sharp, and to the point.
My congratulations to the editors.
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• Congratulations To The Editors 21 May, 2007
If you are interesting in the history of astrology, this book is for you. The Work of Julius Firmicus in one pillar of the so called greek astrology, which was integrated in the astrology of the Arabs. It is an invaluable tool for a good understanding of what was astrology and its method in the Antiquity. A reference to have in all offices of professional astrologers.
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