1739 1st ed Pluche Astronomy Astrology Cosmogony Occult Egyptian Mythology Pagan

  
Ed Pluche Astronomy Astrology Cosmogony Occult Egyptian Mythology Pagan. The History of the Sky by Noel Antoine Pluche, is one of the most important and well-known treatises on astronomy and cosmology. This rare first edition, published by Estienne and is illustrated with 24 full-page engravings by J. These images depict mythological beings and creatures, sculptures and art of ancient Egyptian gods, and other important historical esoteric and pagan symbols. In this work, Pluche restated his opposition to the cosmologies proposed by physicists. He also attempted to demonstrate that monotheism preceded polytheism. Histoire du ciel considere selon les idees des poetes, des philosophes, et de Moise. Ou l'on fait voir. 1° L'origine du ciel poetique.

2° La meprise des philosophes sur la fabrique du ciel & de la terre. 3° La conformite de l'experience avec la seule physique de Moise. Collation complete with all pages: 2 volume set.

Illustrated with 24 engravings + 1 frontispiece. Binding: Leather; tight & secure. 7in X 4in (18cm x 10cm). The item "1739 1st ed Pluche Astronomy Astrology Cosmogony Occult Egyptian Mythology Pagan" is in sale since Friday, July 21, 2017. This item is in the category "Books\Antiquarian & Collectible". The seller is "schilb_antiquarian_books" and is located in Columbia, Missouri. This item can be shipped worldwide.

1. Language: French
2. Original/Facsimile: Original
3. Original/Reproduction: Original
4. Binding: Hardcover
5. Special Attributes: 1st Edition
6. Subject: Religion & Spirituality
7. Topic: Occult
8. Year Printed: 1739