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astrology

Revelation represents men as sol novus and umbra viventis lucis

The woman clothed with the sun of Revelation, Chapter 12, encompasses men: Rome’s sol novus and incarnation through Hildegard’s umbra viventis lucis. … Read the post Revelation represents men as sol novus and umbra viventis lucis

Galen and Isidore to the defense of astrology

A 13th-century Secret of Secrets’ recension by Jofroi of Waterford and James Yonge rhetorically strengthened the defense of astrology. … Read the post Galen and Isidore to the defense of astrology

sun and moon in Hebrew medical astrology

The Qumran Jewish community and Asaph’s Book of Medicines favored a solar calendar, while most Jews have emphasized lunar effects and a lunar calendar. … Read the post sun and moon in Hebrew medical astrology

astrologers and physicians in ancient intellectual competition

In the intellectually vibrant ancient Islamic world, the expertise of astrologers and physicians shaped medical treatment for elite persons. … Read the post astrologers and physicians in ancient intellectual competition