James could scarcely avoid being impressed by Tycho Brahe (1546-1601). As well as beingfor the manufacture of astronomical instruments. He made thousands of observations and calculations about the movement of heavenly bodies, which he believed important principally for the casting of accurate horoscopes. Though at the cutting edge of scientific research, Brahe was wedded to Lutheran beliefs about demonology. James must have been delighted that the opinions of this celebrity matched his own.
The King's Idol
Jan 31, 2024
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