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Life and Times of Apollonius of Tyana

Life and Times of Apollonius of Tyana

Eells, Charles P.

Hardcover

Historical FiguresReligion General Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1258007029
ISBN13: 9781258007027
Publisher: Literary Licensing Llc
Published: Apr 26 2011
Pages: 264
Weight: 1.23
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The book Life and Times of Apollonius of Tyana by Charles P. Eells is a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Apollonius, a philosopher and mystic from Tyana in ancient Cappadocia. The book explores the historical and cultural context of Apollonius' life, including his travels throughout the Mediterranean world, his encounters with notable figures such as Emperor Nero and the philosopher Damis, and his influence on the religious and philosophical traditions of his time.Eells draws upon a range of primary sources, including the writings of Philostratus, a Greek biographer who chronicled Apollonius' life, and other ancient texts that shed light on the social, political, and intellectual climate of the period. The book also examines Apollonius' teachings, including his views on religion, morality, and spirituality, and his role as a healer and miracle worker.Throughout the book, Eells provides a nuanced and detailed portrait of Apollonius, situating him within the broader context of ancient philosophy and spirituality. The book is an essential resource for scholars and students of ancient history, philosophy, and religion, as well as anyone interested in the life and teachings of this enigmatic figure from antiquity.Rendered Into English From The Greek Of Philostratus The Elder. Stanford University Publications Language And Literature, Volume 2, Number 1.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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