Ancient Philosophy, Mystery, And Magic: Empedocles And Pythagorean Tradition

Analyses key aspects of ancient Greek philosophy in their original context of mystery religion, and magic. The author brings to light evidence uncovered about ancient Pythagoreanism and reconstructs the transmission of Pythagorean ideas from the Greek West down to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and from there into the Islamic world.

• | By (Author): Peter (formerly Fellow of the Warburg Institute, London) Kingsley
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• | Publisher: Oxford University Press
• | Publication Date: Dec 05, 1996
• | Country of Publication: United Kingdom
• | Number of Pages: 432 pages
• | Language: Not available
• | Binding: Paperback|Softback
• | ISBN-10: 0007233485
• | ISBN-13: 9780198150817