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Astrology and Cosmology in the World’s Religions This page intentionally left blank Astrology and Cosmology in the World’s Religions Nicholas Campion a NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London NEW YORK UNIVERSITY PRESS New York and London www.nyupress.org © 2012 by Nicholas Campion All rights reserved References to Internet websites (URLs) were accurate at the time of writing. Neither the author nor New York University Press is responsible for URLs that may have expired or changed since the manuscript was prepared. Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data Campion, Nicholas. Astrology and cosmology in the world›s religions / Nicholas Campion. p. cm.a Includes bibliographical references (p. ) and index. ISBN 978-0-8147-1713-4 (cl : alk. paper) ISBN 978-0-8147-1714-1 (pb : alk. paper) ISBN 978-0-8147-0842-2 (ebook) ISBN 978-0-8147-4445-1 (ebook) 1. Astrology. 2. Cosmology. 3. Religions. . Religion. I. Title. BF1729.R4C355 2012 202’.4 — dc23 2012008639 New York University Press books are printed on acid-free paper, and their binding materials are chosen for strength and durability. We strive to use environmentally responsible suppli- ers and materials to the greatest extent possible in publishing our books. Manufactured in the United States of America c 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 p 10 9 8 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 To my parents This page intentionally left blank Contents Acknowledgments ix 1. Cosmology and Religion: Measurement and Meaning 1 2. Astrology: The Celestial Mirror 11 3. Australia: The Dreaming 24 4. Oceania: Navigating the Sky 33 5. North America: The Great Spirit 41 6. South and Central America: Salvation and Sacrifice 54 7. Sub-Saharan Africa: Heaven on Earth 69 8. Egypt: The Solar Society 82 9. China: The Celestial Offices 94 10. India: Ancient Traditions and Modern Practice 110 11. Babylon: Signs in the Sky 124 12. Judaism: Myth, Magic, and Transcendence 135 13. Classical Greece: Ascent to the Stars 148 14. Christianity: Influence and Transcendence 161 15. Islam: Faith and Reason 173 16. Theosophical, New Age, and Pagan Cosmologies: 188 Nature and Transformation Notes 201 Bibliography 235 Index 261 About the Author 273 | vii This page intentionally left blank Acknowledgments I thank Ben Adams, Bruce Masse, David Pankenier, Keith Snedegar, and Ivan Sprajc for their very helpful comments on early drafts. | ix
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