Books : The Witness of the Stars
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Binding: Hardcover
EAN: 9781602067837
ISBN: 160206783X
Label: Cosimo Classics
Manufacturer: Cosimo Classics
Number Of Items: 1
Number Of Pages: 296
Publication Date: October 15, 2007
Publisher: Cosimo Classics
Sales Rank: 515332
Studio: Cosimo Classics
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In a work of profound interest to students of Christianity and astrology alike, E.W. Bullinger uses astronomy, celestial charts, and quotations from the Bible to make his case for the existence of God's Word within the movements and configurations of the stars themselves. Beginning with proof in Psalm 19 that "the Creator both numbered as well as named the stars of heaven," Bullinger interprets each of the Twelve Signs of the Zodiac as they relate to biblical prophecy, arriving at some interesting-and controversial-conclusions. British clergyman ETHELBERT WILLIAM BULLINGER (1837-1913) was one of the most respected Bible scholars of the 19th century. He is author of numerous works including Commentary on Revelation, Great Cloud of Witnesses, and How to Enjoy the Bible.
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Astronomy is a science. Astrology is superstition. This book is not about either. It comes closer to being Mythology. This is not said to take anything away from the book, but to be more accurately descriptive. First published in 1893, the esteemed Mr. Bullinger's work holds up well as we surge into the 21st century, as evidenced by the fact that it is still in circulation after 115 years. Knowledgeable researchers will use this book to develop a deeper appreciation of the belief systems of those who lived in the days of Abraham, Moses, Soloman, David and Jesus.
The Biblical (Jewish and Christian) stories in the stars recounted in this book are no more or less true than the stories assigned to the stars by the Greeks, Romans, Babylonians, the ancient Chinese, the Maya and Inca, the Aztec, the Moundbuilders, the Cherokee or Onandaga. Remember, though, that the view is from our planet, our solar system, through our galaxy. If God has put people elsewhere (and why not?!) they will view the stars differently, and will tell different stories.
God will be found everywhere that the devout look for him. In the sunlight, rain, the wind. In the eyes of children. In your own breath. And most certainly in the stars. You may find Him in this book, too.
PS: The first reviewer is right: The edition by Kregel is preferable. (That other book store has it.)
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Despite fundamentalist Christian prejudice, any book that interprets the meanings of the stars and planets for life on earth is ASTROLOGY! And astrologers are not sinners, the Bible is filled with astrological references and symbolism that only a student of astrology would recognize. The Book of Revelation in particular is loaded with astrological symbolism. And don't forget, that the 3 Magi who first visited the Christ child, were Astrologers!!
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E.W. Bullinger, a scholar of scholars has touched my life with his Figures of Speech in the Bible and Numbers in Scripture - a must for any serious Bible student. And with his "Witness of the Stars" he has shown GOD's grand design is before our eyes in a narrated story that 'all the world has seen'.
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Reading this book through was a chore that put me to sleep any number of times. Granted, I fall asleep easily, so this should not reflect on the excellent quality of the information contained. The writing style is somewhat out of date, and the author's tendency to break into preaching or praise tended to be distracting.
Nonetheless, I highly recommend this book to anyone who wants to know what God originally intended for constellations and stars to mean. There is a ton of information here, symbology, astronomy, and theology.
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I bought this book a number of years ago for apologetics purposes-- While I would agree with other reviewers that it holds a high view of Scripture, and the book definitely represents a lot of research, I think that the approach to symbology used here can be problematic. The entire book is a study of constellations, and how they display the Gospel in the Stars. While this is an interesting study I think there a oouple of underlying problems with this approach.
1. Constellations and star names are simply assignments that man has assigned to stars. Usually pagan cultures in association with their pagan mythology. Although this does not completely undermine such a study it does call it into question.
2. A second more serious problem is the same problem which underlies numerology and other allegorical approaches-- they can often be made to say anything the author even while at the same time appearing scholarly.
Those looking for apologetics in the cosmos should consider investigating the "anthropic principle" which tracks evidence of God's design of the universe. One such book would be "Show me God" by Fred Hereen. In terms of our faith, In my opinion, God's Word itself furnishes a lifetime of study without engaging in speculation of symbols which we really can't prove one way or the other.
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