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Ptolemy's Tetrabiblos: Quadripartite, Being Four Parts of the Influence of the Stars (Forgotten Books) Paperback – May 7, 2008

by J.M. Tyler Ashmand (Author)
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The Tetrabiblos, or 'four-part book' of Ptolemy is one of the most important surviving ancient texts on Astrology. Claudius Ptolemy, the second century [AD] author of this book, is best known as the originator of the Ptolemaic system. The Earth stood fixed at the center of the universe, with crystalline spheres within spheres whirling around it. In balance, the universe had a vast influence on earthly events, which was the basis for the belief in Astrology. This explanation stood for nearly a millenium and a half, bolstered by its acceptance as orthodoxy by the Catholic Church, until Copernicus and Galileo demolished it and placed the heliocentric (sun-centered) system in its place. (Quote from sacred-texts.com)

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William Lilly (1602 - 1681)
William Lilly (May 1 (O.S.)/May 11 (N.S.), 1602 - June 9, 1681), was a famed English astrologer and occultist during his time. Lilly was particularly adept at interpreting the astrological charts drawn up for horary questions, as this was his speciality.

Lilly caused much controversy in 1666 for allegedly predicting the Great Fire of London some 14 years before it happened. For this reason many people believed that he may have had started the fire, but there is no evidence to support these claims. He was tried for the offence in Parliament, but was found to be innocent. (Quote from (Quote from wikipedia.org))

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Forgotten Books is a publisher of historical writings, such as: Philosophy, Classics, Science, Religion, History, Folklore and Mythology.
http://www.forgottenbooks.org
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    May 7, 2008
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    6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
  5. ISBN-10
    1606201417
  6. ISBN-13
    978-1606201411
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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Forgotten Books (May 7, 2008)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 266 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1606201417
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1606201411
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.03 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 0.6 x 9 inches
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  • Andre Deruyver
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    Reviewed in France on February 25, 2018
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    La base de l'astrologie. De nombreuses critiques sont déjà répondus dans ce livre d'il y a presque 2000 ans. Pour comprendre le sens et la nature de l'astrologie il faut commencer par Ptolemee.
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