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To fully understand traditional astrology, the student needs to enter the realm of theology/philosophy through the mind of Thomas Aquinas; religion via the great theological mind of Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger; history through authors such as Patrick Curry and Benson Bobrick and the genre of science through Maimonides; the essence of the craft is not derived from astrological text books. Most of books listed under this recommended reading section are not only for students of astrology: although they all have bearing on the study of the craft they can be enjoyed by anyone with an interest in this ancient, soul-filled Tradition. Recommended Books by John FrawleyAll books by John Frawley are compulsory text books for my tuition. The Astrologers Apprentice is available to purchase from me: CD containing 22 issues of some of the finest work in traditional astrology by John Frawley.
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Atheist Delusions - David Bentley Hart Currently it is fashionable to be devoutly undevout. But contemporary antireligious polemics are based not only on profound conceptual confusions but on facile simplifications of history or even outright historical ignorance: so contends David Bentley Hart in this bold correction of the distortions. |
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God, Philosophy and Universities – Alasdair MacIntyre "What does it mean to be a human being?" Given this perennial question, Alasdair MacIntyre presents a compelling argument on the necessity and importance of philosophy and how this engagement has played out in universities. He offers a valuable, lively and insightful study of the disintegration of the curriculum. |
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Planet Narnia - Michael Ward For over half a century, scholars have laboured to show that C.S. Lewis's famed but apparently disorganised Chronicles of Narnia have an underlying symbolic coherence, pointing to such possible themes as the seven sacraments and the seven deadly sins. Michael Ward has finally solved the enigma. |
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Taking Back Astronomy: The Heavens Declare - Dr Jason Lisle Each of us has a worldview, a way of thinking about the world in which we live. We all have certain beliefs: ideas that we hold to be true. These beliefs affect how we see the world and how we interpret the things we experience. |
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Wide as the Waters - Benson Bobrick The King James Version of the English Bible remains the most famous of all translations. Wide as the Waters traces the tumultuous history of the translation of the Bible and provides deep insight into the times and lives of the colourful characters of history that shaped its course. |
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Truth and Tolerance – Joseph Cardinal Ratzinger The tradition of astrology is aligned with monotheistic principles and in order to understand the premise on which the tradition is based one needs to understand the differences in religion and their history. There is no other book that explains these differences as clearly as Truth and Tolerance. |
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The Problem of Pain – CS Lewis We have all asked the question "why do bad things happen to good people". CS Lewis provides insight into this subject that causes you to address the direction of your life as a matter of urgency. |
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The Four Loves – CS Lewis This book not only clarifies the definition of love, it also highlights the source from which all love springs and explains how we can only manifest this love in our lives through the Divine. |
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The Discarded Image – CS Lewis The model of the world that medieval man upheld has relevance to life today and to astrology as it is practiced today – CS Lewis describes this harmonious mental model of the universe in a way that can be understood by all. |
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The Concept of Sin – Josef Pieper The capacity of our potential to sin is depicted in the birth chart and this book interprets the meaning of sin in its true and (appropriately) serious form. This book opens your eyes to concepts of sin which are not openly and sincerely discussed today. |
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The Four Cardinal Virtues – Josef Pieper "Pragmatic and puritanical concepts about virtue and morality are demolished and Dr Pieper sounds a warning: unless we regain the true essence of the cardinal virtues we are headed for moral anarchy". |
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Faith, Hope, Love – Josef Pieper The three theological virtues of Faith, Hope and Love are clearly described – the true essence of these virtues as well as the correct application of them in our daily lives is given to us to apply. |
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The Fated Sky – Benson Bobrick The history of astrology through the ages including amusing anecdotes and snippets about the times through which it evolved make this book compulsory reading for anyone with an interest in the craft. |
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Abraham – Bruce Feiler The book is simplistically written and the subject of Abraham as the father of monotheism is intelligently addressed – the attitude towards Abraham from the three monotheistic religions is clearly depicted – a quick and enlightening read. |
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Thomas Aquinas – Josef Pieper To read the works of Thomas Aquinas is to commence a love affair that is will last a lifetime – Josef Pieper provides insight into the life and teachings of the greatest philosopher that has ever lived. |
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The Anachronism of Time – Iain Mackenzie Questions raised in medieval thought in relation to time, light, incarnation and creation are dealt with using a theological and scholastic approach – astrology is related to the study of time and this book investigates and explains the essence of time in relation to the Divine. |
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