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Jesuit Astrology
Prognostication and Science in Early Modern Culture
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Luís Campos Ribeiro
Sprache:
Englisch
Veröffentlicht/Copyright:
2023
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Connections between the Society of Jesus and astrology used to appear as unexpected at best. Astrology was never viewed favourably by the Church, especially in early modern times, and since Jesuits were strong defenders of Catholic orthodoxy, most historians assumed that their religious fervour would be matched by an equally strong rejection of astrology. This groundbreaking and compelling study brings to light new Jesuit scientific texts revealing a much more positive, practical, and nuanced attitude. What emerges forcefully is a totally new perspective into early modern Jesuit culture, science, and education, highlighting the element that has been long overlooked: astrology.
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Luís Campos Ribeiro, Ph.D. (2021), is a researcher and author on the history of astrology and its practices, the history of science and art. He is the co-founder of the Astra Project: Historical Research on Astrological Techniques and Practices, hosted at CIUHCT–University of Lisbon.
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eBook veröffentlicht am:
12. Juni 2023
eBook ISBN:
9789004548978
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Inhalt:
684
eBook ISBN:
9789004548978
Schlagwörter für dieses Buch
history of astrology; early modern astrology; the teaching of astrology; early modern science; Jesuit science; Jesuit teaching; Santo Antão college; aula da esfera; religion and astrology
Zielgruppe(n) für dieses Buch
All interested in early modern history of astrology, Jesuit teaching and science, as well as European astrological practices and teaching, its engagement with the Catholic church, and global transmission.
