The Week: An Essay on the Origin and Development of the Seven-Day Cycle

Colson, F. H.

ISBN 10: 1107486696 / ISBN 13: 9781107486690

Published by Cambridge University Press, 2015

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Week: An Essay on the Origin and Development of the Seven-Day Cycle
• Publisher: Cambridge University Press
• Publication Date: 2015
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1107486696
• ISBN 13: 9781107486690
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Near Fine

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Synopsis

Originally published in 1926, this book contains a general history of the measurement of time now known as the week. Colson begins with the seven-day cycle devised by the Jews and examines how different theologies gave rise to different names and systems of measurement for each day of the week and how the week eventually became standardised. This book will be of value to anyone with an interest in ancient astronomy and the history of time keeping.

Book Description

Originally published in 1926, this book contains a general history of the measurement of time now known as the week. Colson begins with the seven-day cycle devised by the Jews and examines how different theologies gave rise to different names and systems of measurement for each day of the week and how the week eventually became standardised.