
BY
J. H. Hill, M. D.
INTRODUCTION.
THE GEOCENTRIC SYSTEM OF NATURE.
THE SACRED NUMBERS 7 AND 12.
THE TWELVE THOUSAND YEAR CYCLE.
THE ANCIENT TRIAD.
GOD SOL.
THE ANCIENT COSMOGONY.
FALL AND REDEMPTION OF MAN.
A sweeping exploration of humanity’s first attempts to read the sky, this work traces how early thinkers—known as the Magi—wove celestial patterns into a vivid mythic framework. By reconstructing their geocentric worldview, the author shows how planetary motions were personified as gods, giving rise to elaborate rituals of solar worship. Readers are invited to consider how these ancient allegories laid the foundations for later religious doctrines.
The narrative moves beyond mere history, linking the birth of astrology to the evolution of theological thought. It argues that the shift from observing stars to assigning them divine agency marked a pivotal moment when material observation became a vehicle for spiritual meaning. Through careful analysis of symbols, numbers, and seasonal festivals, the book reveals the hidden continuity between early astrolatry and modern faith traditions.
What emerges is a nuanced portrait of a culture that saw the heavens not as distant objects but as living forces shaping human destiny. The author’s interdisciplinary approach—blending astronomy, philosophy, and myth—makes the complex subject approachable, offering listeners a fresh perspective on the ancient roots of belief.
Language
en
Duration
~2 hours (140K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by David Deley
Release date
Sep 1, 2005
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Known mainly through a handful of late-19th-century freethought and comparative-religion works, this author wrote in a questioning, argumentative style that challenged orthodox belief. His best-known surviving book, Astral Worship, explores how ancient star and sun cults may have shaped later religious traditions.
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