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Abū Ma'sar on Historical Astrology: The Book of Religions and Dynasties (on the Great Conjunctions) (2 Vols): Volume I: The Arabic Original: Ab&#
Contributor(s): Yamamoto, Keiji (Editor), Burnett, Charles (Editor)

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 ISBN: 9004117334     ISBN-13: 9789004117334
Publisher: Brill
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Binding Type: Hardcover - See All Available Formats & Editions
Language: Latin
Published: December 1999
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Annotation: 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 Ab? Ma'ar (787-886) or to his pupil Ibn al-B?zy?r, 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.

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BISAC Categories:
- Religion | Islam - General
- Science | History
Dewey: 297
LCCN: 99035114
Series: Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies
Physical Information: 3.41" H x 6.56" W x 9.58" L (5.36 lbs) 1260 pages
Themes:
- Religious Orientation - Islamic
Features: Multi-Lingual
 
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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.
 
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