a region in the southern part of
Babylonia, the ancient
empire in southwest
Asia which flourished from 2100 - 538 b.c. The Chaldeans were famous for studying the
stars to foretell the
future. Many present forms of fortunetelling were practiced by the priests and scholars of ancient Chaldea.
—SHSBC Binder 5 Approved Glossary, —SHSBC Binder 14 Approved Glossary, —9th ACC Volume 2 Approved Glossary