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Baumann, Brian Gregory.

Divine knowledge : Buddhist mathematics according to the anonymous Manual of Mongolian astrology and divination / by Brian G. Baumann. - 1 online resource. - Brill's inner Asian library, v. 20 1566-7162 ; . - Brill eBook titles 2008 . - Brill's Inner Asian Library 20. Asian Studies E-Books Online, Collection 2008, ISBN: 9789004215306. .

Includes bibliographical references (p. [831]-852) and index.

Preliminary Material / Chapter One. Manuscript / Chapter Two. Genre / Chapter Three. Genesis / Chapter Four. Time / Chapter Five. Heaven / Chapter Six. Metaphysics / Chapter Seven. Divination / Chapter Eight. Inter-discipline / Chapter Nine. Esoteric language / Chapter Ten. Mongolian mathematics / Linguistics / Transcription / Translation / Appendix A / Appendix B. Glossary of terms / Appendix C. Word index / Bibliography / Subject index / B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann -- B.G. Baumann.

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In an original and compelling examination of traditional mathematics, this comprehensive study of the anonymous Manual of Mongolian Astrology and Divination (published by A. Mostaert in 1969) takes on the fundamental problem of the post-enlightenment categorization of knowledge, in particular the inherently problematic realms of religion and science, as well as their subsets, medicine, ritual, and magic. In the process of elucidating the rhetoric and logic shaping this manual the author reveals not only the intertwined intellectual history of Eurasia from Greece to China but also dismantles many of the discourses that have shaped its modern interpretations.

ISBN: 9789047428367

Standard No.: 10.1163/ej.9789004155756.I-892 DOI

LCCN: 2008004375

Nat. Bib. No.: GBA823674 bnb

Nat. Bib. Agency Control No.: 014531900 Uk B0803386 bccb

Subjects--Uniform Titles:
Manual of Mongolian astrology and divination.

Subjects--Topical Terms:
Astrology, Mongolian.

LC Class. No.: BF1714.M6 / B38 2008

Dewey Class. No.: 133.5/92517