Book Summary
The Dendera zodiac - an ancient bas-relief temple ceiling adorned with mysterious symbols of the stars and planets - was first discovered by the French during Napoleon's campaign in Egypt, and quickly provoked a controversy between scientists and theologians. This title tells the story of this archeological find.
Book Details
| Book Name | The Zodiac Of Paris: How An Improbable Controversy Over An Ancient Egyptian Artifact Provoked A Modern Debate Between Religion And Science |
| Author | Jed Z. Buchwald, Diane Greco Josefowicz |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press (May 2010) |
| ISBN | 9780691145761 |
| Pages | 376 |
| Language | English |
| Price | 1498 |