Publisher's Synopsis
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 scientific knowledge of the ancient world and how it influenced the biblical writers. Maunder examines the celestial events mentioned in the Bible, such as the Star of Bethlehem and the plagues of Egypt, and provides scientific explanations for them. He also discusses the significance of the Sabbath and the Jewish calendar in relation to astronomy. The book is written in a clear and accessible style, making it suitable for both scholars and lay readers interested in the intersection of science and religion. With its detailed analysis and fascinating insights, Astronomy of the Bible is a valuable resource for anyone seeking to understand the astronomical beliefs of the ancient world and their impact on religious thought.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.
