Why read Eclipse and Revelation?

Book cover of Eclipse and Revelation: Total Solar Eclipses in Science, History, Literature, and the Arts

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Two questions guide this seven-year project: First, how can we approach the phenomenon, representation, and interpretation of total solar eclipses? Second, how can we heal the historical divide separating the natural sciences from the humanities, arts, history, and theology?

The result of this interdisciplinary investigation into eclipses is an exciting…

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1 author picked Eclipse and Revelation as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

Toner Stevenson

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I loved the way this book brings together historical eclipses, art, mythology, theory, mathematics, religious beliefs, science, and personal reflections on solar eclipses. In particular, I enjoyed learning a bit more about well-known historic eclipse events and technologies. Still, there were some surprises, such as rituals performed by the kings of Assyria after an eclipse.

I enjoyed looking carefully at the spectacular artworks and photographs of eclipses throughout this book. The chapters on animal behavior and the impact of eclipses on weather completed the way this book reflects my immersive experience of total solar eclipses. Finally, I was touched by…

From Toner's list on mash up astronomy, history and culture.