Astronomy In The Old Testament

By Giovanni Schiaparelli

Book Overview

Astronomy In The Old Testament is a book written by the Italian astronomer Giovanni Schiaparelli. In this book, Schiaparelli explores the astronomical knowledge and beliefs of the ancient Israelites as revealed in the Old Testament. He examines the descriptions of celestial phenomena such as the sun, moon, stars, and constellations, as well as the role of astronomy in the religious and cultural practices of the Israelites. Schiaparelli also discusses the influence of Babylonian and Egyptian astronomy on the Old Testament, and how this knowledge was transmitted to later civilizations. This book provides a fascinating insight into the intersection of science, religion, and culture in the ancient world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1163085839
• ISBN13: 9781163085837
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 186 Pages
• Weight: 0.56 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"