Astrology and Cosmology in the World's Religions

Astrology and Cosmology in the World's Religions
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Publisher : NYU Press
Total Pages : 284
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ISBN-10 : 9780814717134
ISBN-13 : 0814717136
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Book Synopsis Astrology and Cosmology in the World's Religions by : Nicholas Campion

Download or read book Astrology and Cosmology in the World's Religions written by Nicholas Campion and published by NYU Press. This book was released on 2012-06-11 with total page 284 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "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. Astrology and Cosmology in the World's Religions offers an accessible overview of the astrologies of the world's religions, placing them into context within theories of how the wider universe came into being and operates."--Back cover.


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