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Alchabitius, also known as Al-Qabisi, was an influential medieval Arab astrologer and astronomer, whose work significantly impacted the development of astrology in both the Islamic world and medieval Europe. His full name was ’Abd al-Aziz ibn Uthman al-Qabisi, and he lived during the 9th century.
Born in Aleppo, Syria, Alchabitius made substantial contributions to the field of astrology, particularly through his seminal work, The Introduction to the Art of Astrology. This text, originally written in Arabic, was later translated into Latin and became a key reference in medieval Europe for learning astrology. It provided a comprehensive overview of the principles of astrology, including the use of astrological houses, the influence of planets, and the interpretation of astrological charts.
Alchabitius’s work is notable for its systematic approach and clarity, making complex astrological concepts accessible to a broader audience. His emphasis on practical applications of astrology, along with theoretical aspects, made his writings especially appealing to European scholars.
In addition to his astrological work, Alchabitius may have also made contributions to the field of astronomy, although less is known about his astronomical endeavors. His works were part of the larger translation movement of the medieval period, which saw numerous Arabic texts on science, philosophy, and medicine being translated into Latin and other European languages, greatly influencing the scientific and intellectual landscape of the time.
Libellus isagogicus. [Modena, Johannes Vurster, about 1473-1474] D➤
Libellus isagogicus. Venezia, Erhard Ratdolt, 16 January 1482 D➤
Libellus isagogicus. [Venezia, Erhard Ratdolt, before 4 November 1485] D➤
Libellus isagogicus. Venezia, Johannes de Gregoriis, and Gregorius de Gregoriis, 26 July 1491 D➤
Alchabitius cum comento. Venezia, per Giovanni & Gregorio De Gregori, 1502 D➤
Alchabitius cum comento. Venezia, per Giovanni & Gregorio De Gregori, 1503 D➤
Introductorium in astrologiam alchabicii. [Frankfurt an der Oder, Impensa et castigacione magistri Ambrosius Lacher, Konrad Baumgarten, 1508] D➤
Alchabitius cum commento. Noviter impresso. Venezia, per Melchiorre I Sessa, 1512 D➤ D➤
Alkabitius Astronomie iudiciarie principia tracta[n]s cu[m] Ioannis Saxonij. Lyon 1519 D➤
Praeclarum opus ad scrutanda stellarum magisteria isagogicum pristino candori nuperrime restitutum ab excellentissimo doctore Antonio de Fantis Taruisino, qui notabilem eiusdem auctoris libellum de planetarum coniunctionibus nusquam antea impressum addidit & pleraque scitu dignissima cum castigatissimo Ioannis de Saxonia commentario. Venezia, per Melchiorre I Sessa & Pietro Ravani, 1521 D➤
