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The Gospel in the stars, or, Primeval astronomy / Joseph Seiss.
Library at the Katz Center - Stacks BL253 .S4 2007
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- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Seiss, Joseph A. (Joseph Augustus), 1823-1904.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Astronomy.
- Constellations--Legends.
- Constellations.
- Religion and science.
- Legends.
- Physical Description:
- 522 pages ; 24 cm
- Other Title:
- Primeval astronomy
- Place of Publication:
- Piscataway : Gorgias Press, 2007.
- Summary:
- The charm of Seiss' thesis saw this intriguing book through five editions in the author's lifetime. Exploring potential Christian imagery in the constellations, Seiss finds the message of redemption writ large in the nighttime sky. A truly original work, this book has held the interest of many readers over the decades.
- Notes:
- "Facsimile reprint of the original edition published by Charles C. Cook, New York, 1910"--T.p. verso.
- Local Notes:
- Acquired for the Penn Libraries with assistance from the Alumni and Friends Memorial Book Fund.
- ISBN:
- 1593335695
- 9781593335694
- OCLC:
- 171554027
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