Mathesis

by Julius Firmicus Maternus

James Herschel Holden (Translator)

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This book contains a translation of the Eight Books of the Mathesis by the 4th century astrologer Julius Firmicus Maternus along with some useful Indexes of Occupations, the Causes of Death, and Personal Characteristics.The Eight Books are: Book I: An essay on what astrology isBook II: The twelve signsBook III: Aspects and house placement of planetsBook IV: Chart InterpretationBook V: The angles and the termsBook VI: The aspectsBook VII: Life and deathBook VIII: The degrees of the signsJames H. Holden, who translated the text from the Latin, is Research Director of the American Federation of Astrologers. A well respected astrological scholar, he has translated more than twenty astrology books that were written between the 2nd and 17th centuries. He is also the author of A History of Horoscopic Astrology.
  • ISBN10 0866906436
  • ISBN13 9780866906432
  • Publish Date 28 June 2013 (first published 23 August 2011)
  • Publish Status Active
  • Publish Country US
  • Imprint American Federation of Astrologers Inc
  • Format Hardcover
  • Pages 620
  • Language English