The Arabic Hermes from pagan sage to prophet of science
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
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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New York
Oxford University Press
2009, c2009
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| Series: | Oxford studies in late antiquity / Oxford studies in late antiquity
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| Collection: | Oxford University Press - Collection details see MPG.ReNa |
| Summary: | 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 |
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| Physical Description: | 304 p. |
| ISBN: | 9780199871636 |