Avant-propos

Bishop Bartholomew of Exeter (d. 1184) and the Heresy of Astrology

“…82 Other biblical accounts could be cited in support of astrology, such as the Magi following Christ's natal star. 83 Commentators on Genesis often felt it necessary to explain that astrology was not sanctioned by the giving of luminaria as signs for determining times, days, and years. 84 Astrologers also defended themselves against the very judgements of the Church Fathers that Bartholomew compiled, and particularly against the charge that they were determinists who believed God to be limited in any way.…”