Unheard-of Curiosities/8

by Jacques Gaffarel

the contents.

1. The Arguments against Astrology, ill grounded. And how, by the wayes of Nature, it is possible to give judgment of the Good, or Evill Fortune, of a Child.
2. The Resolution of Thomas Aquinas, in the behalfe of Astrology.
3. Gulielmus Parisiensis, and Paracelsus refuted. Astrology by whom found out : the Errour of Pliny in this Particular.
4. Astrology both Good, and Evill ; and how, Moses a skilfull Astrologer.
5. Idolatry whence sprung forth, according to Marsilius Ficinus, and Bechay, a Jew. Hanni-Bal, and Hasdru-Bal, compounded Names; and why.
6. The Opinions of R. Moses, and the Author of the book of The Wisedome of Salomon, concerning the beginning of Idolatry. The Conclusion of all before delivered.
7. Fires used to be made, by the Ancients, to the Sun, and the Moon : and for what reason.
8. Reasons given for the proofe of the Innocency of the Ancients, in these Curiosities.