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  1. Propaganda for Astrology in Aramaic Literature
    Author: Rudolf, Stefanie
    Published: 2014

    Astrology is often depicted as antagonistic towards official religion. However, we find indications hidden in the technical texts themselves that seem to reveal the contrary. This article will concentrate on Aramaic astrology and divination and try... more

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    Astrology is often depicted as antagonistic towards official religion. However, we find indications hidden in the technical texts themselves that seem to reveal the contrary. This article will concentrate on Aramaic astrology and divination and try to unfold formulas and practices that are typical for this and neighboring genres. These stylistic devices will moreover be identified as rhetorical strategies employed as a type of propaganda.

     
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    Source: Union catalogues
    Language: English
    Media type: Article (journal)
    Format: Online
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    Parent title: In: Aramaic studies; Leiden : Brill, 2003; 12(2014), 1, Seite 121-134; Online-Ressource

    Subjects: astrology
    Scope: Online-Ressource