History, Prophecy, and the Stars
Although astrology was viewed with suspicion by the medieval church, it became a major area of inquiry for the renowned cardinal and scholar Pierre d''Ailly, whose astrological and apocalyptic writings had a significant influence on Christopher Columbus. D''Ailly''s writings on the stars, the focus of this book, clearly illustrate the complex relationships among astrology, science, and Christian t...
Although astrology was viewed with suspicion by the medieval church, it became a major area of inquiry for the renowned cardinal and scholar Pierre d''Ailly, whose astrological and apocalyptic writings had a significant influence on Christopher Columbus. D''Ailly''s writings on the stars, the focus of this book, clearly illustrate the complex relationships among astrology, science, and Christian t...
