Astronomy of the Bible by E. Walter Maunder is a comprehensive exploration of the astronomical references found in the Bible. The book delves into the history of astronomy and how it was perceived in biblical times, as well as the role of astronomy in the development of religious beliefs. Maunder examines the celestial events mentioned in the Bible, such as the Star of Bethlehem, and provides scientific explanations for them. He also discusses the significance of the sun, moon, and stars in biblical symbolism and mythology. ...
Read More
Astronomy of the Bible by E. Walter Maunder is a comprehensive exploration of the astronomical references found in the Bible. The book delves into the history of astronomy and how it was perceived in biblical times, as well as the role of astronomy in the development of religious beliefs. Maunder examines the celestial events mentioned in the Bible, such as the Star of Bethlehem, and provides scientific explanations for them. He also discusses the significance of the sun, moon, and stars in biblical symbolism and mythology. The book is written in an accessible style and is suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in the intersection of science and religion. Overall, Astronomy of the Bible offers a fascinating insight into the astronomy of ancient times and its influence on religious beliefs.1908. An elementary commentary on the astronomical references of the Holy Scripture, with 34 illustrations. Divided into four Books including: Book 1, The Heavenly Bodies: Hebrew and astronomy; creation; deep; firmament; ordinances of the heavens; sun; moon; stars; comets; meteors; eclipses of the sun and moon; Saturn and astrology. Book 2, The Constellations: origin of the constellations; Genesis and the constellations; story of the Deluge; tribes of Israel and the zodiac; leviathan; Pleiades; Orion; Mazzaroth; Arcturus. Book 3, Times and Seasons: day and its division; Sabbath and the week; month; year; Sabbatic year and the jubilee; cycles of Daniel. Book 4, Three Astronomical Marvels: Joshua's long day; dial of Ahaz; star of Bethlehem.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.
Read Less
Add this copy of Astronomy of the Bible to cart. $83.67, new condition, Sold by Booksplease rated 3.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Southport, MERSEYSIDE, UNITED KINGDOM, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
Add this copy of Astronomy of the Bible to cart. $85.86, good condition, Sold by Bonita rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Newport Coast, CA, UNITED STATES, published 2010 by Kessinger Publishing.
