Ancient Philosophy, Mystery, and Magic

Kingsley

Oxford University Press, 1996

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Analyses key aspects of ancient Greek philosophy in their original context of mystery religion, and magic. The author brings to light evidence uncovered about ancient Pythagoreanism and reconstructs the transmission of Pythagorean ideas from the Greek West down to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and from there into the Islamic world.

ISBN-13
9780198150817
ISBN-10
0198150814
Publisher
Oxford University Press
Year
1996
Publication date
1996-12-05
Pages
432
Dimensions
215x141x26
Weight
536