Propaganda for Astrology in Aramaic Literature

Astrology is often depicted as antagonistic towards official religion. However, we find indications hidden in the technical texts themselves that seem to reveal the contrary. This article will concentrate on Aramaic astrology and divination and try to unfold formulas and practices that are typical f...

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Main Author: Rudolf, Stefanie (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Interlibrary Loan:Interlibrary Loan for the Fachinformationsdienste (Specialized Information Services in Germany)
Published: 2014
In: Aramaic studies
Year: 2014, Volume: 12, Issue: 1, Pages: 121-134
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Astrology / Rhetoric / Formula / Prognosis / Astral mythology
IxTheo Classification:TC Pre-Christian history ; Ancient Near East
Further subjects:B Astrology rhetoric formulae prediction astral divination
Online Access: Volltext (lizenzpflichtig)