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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Main Author: Van Bladel, Kevin Thomas (Author)
Document Type: Online Resource Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; Oxford : Oxford University Press , 2009
Series:Oxford studies in late antiquity
Subjects:
Hermes > Trismegistus > Appreciation > Arab countries
Hermes > Trismegistus
Araber
Islam
Hermes <Trismegistus>
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Online Access:Volltext
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Related Items:Druckausg.: The Arabic Hermes
Author Notes:Kevin van Bladel
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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.
Physical Description:1 online resource (304 p.).
ISBN:9780199871636

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