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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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Van Bladel, Kevin Thomas (Author)
Document Type: Online Resource Book
Language:English
Published: New York ; ; Oxford : Oxford University Press , c2009
Series:Oxford studies in late antiquity
Subjects:
Hermes > Trismegistus
Hermes > Trismegistus > Appreciation > Arab countries
Araber
Islam
Hermes <Trismegistus>
Rezeption
Online Access:lizenzpflichtig
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.
Item Description:Includes bibliographical references and index. - Description based on print version record
Physical Description:1 online resource (304 p.).
ISBN:9780199871636

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