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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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Detalhes bibliográficos
Autor principal: Van Bladel, Kevin Thomas (Author)
Formato: Online Resource Livro
Idioma:English
Publicado em: New York ; ; Oxford : Oxford University Press , c2009
Colecção:Oxford studies in late antiquity
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Acesso em linha:lizenzpflichtig
Exemplares Relacionados:Druckausg.: The Arabic Hermes
Notas de Autor:Kevin van Bladel
Descrição
Resumo: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.
Descrição do item:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
Descrição Física:1 online resource (304 p.).
ISBN:9780199871636