The Arabic Hermes: From Pagan Sage to Prophet of Science (Oxford Studies in Late Antiquity) Book + PRICE WATCH * Amazon pricing is not included in price watch

The Arabic Hermes: From Pagan Sage to Prophet of Science (Oxford Studies in Late Antiquity) Book

The Arabic Hermes This is the first major study devoted to the early Arabic reception and adaption of the figure of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary Egyptian sage to whom were ascribed numerous works on astrology, alchemy, talismans, medicine, and philosophy. The ancient Greek Hermetica, with which the tradition begins, are products of Roman Egypt of the second and third century CE. Thereafter, in late antiquity,... Full descriptionRead More

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  • Blackwell

    This is the first major study devoted to the early Arabic reception and adaptation of the figure of Hermes Trismegistus, the legendary Egyptian sage to whom were ascribed numerous works on astrology, alchemy, talismans, medicine, and philosophy.

  • 0195376137
  • 9780195376135
  • Kevin Van Bladel
  • 10 September 2009
  • OUP USA
  • Hardcover (Book)
  • 296
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