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Our Calendar (Classic Reprint): The Julian Calendar and Its Errors, How Corrected by Gregorian, Rules for Finding the Dominical Letter, Hebrew Calendar, Illustrated by Valuable Tables and Charts - Couverture souple

George Nichols Packer

 
9781332337187: Our Calendar (Classic Reprint): The Julian Calendar and Its Errors, How Corrected by Gregorian, Rules for Finding the Dominical Letter, Hebrew Calendar, Illustrated by Valuable Tables and Charts

Synopsis

Track the evolution of timekeeping from the Julian to the Gregorian calendar. This concise volume explains how calendars are built, where the errors come from, and how they were corrected, with practical rules you can use today.

Inside you’ll find clear explanations of the history of time divisions, the invention and reform of the calendar, and the math behind dating days of the week, Easter, and lunar phases. The book blends historical context with practical methods, including rules for finding the Dominical Letter and the date of Easter, illustrated by helpful tables and charts.



Whether you’re curious about calendar math, or you want a solid reference on how civil timekeeping has evolved, this edition helps you see the links between ancient methods and modern dating systems.




  • Definitions of fundamental time units and the difference between solar and civil years

  • Historical development from old Roman times through Julius Caesar and Pope Gregory XIII

  • Practical rules for calculating the Dominical Letter and weekly dates across centuries

  • Explanation of Easter dating, epacts, lunar cycles, and theHebrew calendar



Ideal for readers of historical science, astronomy, and calendar study who want a clear, accessible overview.

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