From the Omens of Babylon: Astrology and Ancient Mesopotamia (Arkana S.)

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Summary: Diligent work packaged in a readable manner
Review: This book is divided into two sections. The first deals with scholars, archaeology and the ancient near east. It discusses the relevant texts and provides an outline of the practice of the diviner and their role in the courts and ancient society. The next section is pure astrology/cosmology, planet by planet. What makes this book remarkable is the fact that it presents a lot of scholarly information in a very easy-to-read manner. Some scholarly books can get dry making it difficult to follow to all except only to those who are most passionate about the subject material. This author attempts to bridge the gap and his approach would probably even make a casual reader interested. The book explores a subject which still has room for development, but for those not patient enough to search through libraries for reprints of older journals, this book in an approachable overview. Highly recommended to those interested in the ancient near east society or religion or those interested in astrology.

Rating:
Summary: Diligent work packaged in a readable manner
Review: This book is divided into two sections. The first deals with scholars, archaeology and the ancient near east. It discusses the relevant texts and provides an outline of the practice of the diviner and their role in the courts and ancient society. The next section is pure astrology/cosmology, planet by planet. What makes this book remarkable is the fact that it presents a lot of scholarly information in a very easy-to-read manner. Some scholarly books can get dry making it difficult to follow to all except only to those who are most passionate about the subject material. This author attempts to bridge the gap and his approach would probably even make a casual reader interested. The book explores a subject which still has room for development, but for those not patient enough to search through libraries for reprints of older journals, this book in an approachable overview. Highly recommended to those interested in the ancient near east society or religion or those interested in astrology.

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Summary: Nice study of Babylonian mythology/astrology
Review: This is a wonderfully written little book taking you throughthe famous texts of ancient Babylon. The authors tell ushow their astrology worked, and how it affected their national priorities. You'll understand how the Babylonians viewed the cosmos and the respect they had for their world.