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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Bibliografische gegevens
Hoofdauteur: Van Bladel, Kevin Thomas (Auteur)
Formaat: Online Resource Boek
Taal:English
Gepubliceerd in: New York ; ; Oxford : Oxford University Press , c2009
Reeks:Oxford studies in late antiquity
Onderwerpen:
Hermes > Trismegistus
Hermes > Trismegistus > Appreciation > Arab countries
Araber
Islam
Hermes <Trismegistus>
Rezeption
Online toegang:lizenzpflichtig
Gerelateerde Items:Druckausg.: The Arabic Hermes
Auteur aantekeningen:Kevin van Bladel
Omschrijving
Samenvatting: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.
Beschrijving item:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
Fysieke beschrijving:1 online resource (304 p.).
ISBN:9780199871636

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