Astrology and Numerology in Medieval and Early Modern Catalonia
Author | : John Scott Lucas |
Publisher | : BRILL |
Total Pages | : 256 |
Release | : 2003-01-01 |
ISBN-13 | : 9004132422 |
ISBN-10 | : 9789004132429 |
Rating | : 4/5 (29 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Astrology and Numerology in Medieval and Early Modern Catalonia by : John Scott Lucas
Download or read book Astrology and Numerology in Medieval and Early Modern Catalonia written by John Scott Lucas and published by BRILL. This book was released on 2003-01-01 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From a late 15th-century Catalan incunable and drawing on a rich tradition of astrological magic, geomancy, Pythagorean numerology and Hebrew gematria, this practical manual reveals a unique expression of medieval syncretism, the mingling of traditions and the development of new ideas.