Matheseos Libri VIII: Ancient Astrology Theory and Practice by Julius Firmicus Maternus (Translated by Jean Rhys Bram)
The translator, Jean Rhys Bram, writes, “Magic, philosophy, science and theology combine in strange ways in the thinking of the last centuries of the Roman empire….. Firmicus seemed worthy of note for many reasons. He is almost alone as author of works produced both before and after an apparent conversion to Christianity…. He left a … Read more