Temple, Robert K. G. — Conversations with Eternity: Ancient Man's Attempts to Know the Future

Rider & Co./Hutchinson, London, 1984. First Edition, Hardcover (Original Black Cloth). Near Fine Condition/Near Fine. 9780091535100 To front: titles, contents; illustrations list & introduction. Robert Temple's Conversations with Eternity: Ancient Man's Attempts to Know the Future explores ancient divination, focusing on how classical Greek, Roman, and Chinese civilizations attempted to foretell the future. Temple argues that ancient "magic" was a sophisticated, structured attempt to understand fate, bridging the gap between historical mysticism and modern scientific thought. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. 14 + 206 pages. Text is in Catalan. Dust Jacket un-clipped. illustrated by b/w. drawings, diagrams & photo's.. Includes appendices, notes & index. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Magic, Paranormal & Occult; Divination; Predictions; Oracles; Catalan Language; Magic, Paranormal & Occult. ISBN: 0091535107. ISBN/EAN: 9780091535100. Inventory No: 5413.