Horoscopes and Public Spheres - Essays on the History of Astrology (Hardcover)

This volume examines the specific role of horoscopic astrology in Western culture from antiquity to the nineteenth century. Focusing on the public appearance of astrological rhetoric, the essays break new ground for a better understanding of the function of horoscopes in public discourse. The volume's three parts address the use of imperial horoscopes in late antiquity, the transformation of doctrines and rhetorics in Islamic medieval contexts, and the important status of astrology in early modern Europe. The combination of in-depth historical studies and methodological considerations results in an important contribution to religious and cultural studies.

General

Imprint:	De Gruyter
Country of origin:	Germany
Series:	Religion and Society
Release date:	November 2005
First published:	2005
Editors:	Gunther Oestmann • Darrel H Rutkin • Kocku von Stuckrad
Dimensions:	230 x 155 x 21mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	298
ISBN-13:	978-3-11-018545-4
Categories:	Books > Humanities > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Health, Home & Family > Mind, body & spirit > Astrology > General Books > History > History of specific subjects > General Books > Mind, Body & Spirit > Astrology > General
LSN:	3-11-018545-8
Barcode:	9783110185454

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