Astrology and Cosmology in the World’s ReligionsNYU Press, 11 de jun. de 2012 - 286 páginas When you think of astrology, you may think of the horoscope section in your local paper, or of Nancy Reagan's consultations with an astrologer in the White House in the 1980s. Yet almost every religion uses some form of astrology: some way of thinking about the sun, moon, stars, and planets and how they hold significance for human lives on earth. |
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Navigating the Sky | 33 |
The Great Spirit | 41 |
Salvation and Sacrifice | 54 |
Heaven on Earth | 69 |
The Solar Society | 82 |
Myth Magic and Transcendence | 135 |
Ascent to the Stars | 148 |
Influence and Transcendence | 161 |
Faith and Reason | 173 |
Nature and Transformation | 188 |
Notes | 201 |
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The Celestial Offices | 94 |
Ancient Traditions and Modern Practice | 110 |
Signs in the Sky | 124 |
About the Author | 273 |