Apollonius of Tyana, Volume I: Books 1-4 by Philostratus (English) Hardcover Boo

Description: Apollonius of Tyana, Volume I by Philostratus, Christopher P. Jones In his Life of Apollonius Philostratus (second to third century AD) chronicles the miracles of first-century AD teacher, religious reformer, and perceived rival to Jesus of Nazareth, Apollonius of Tyana. FORMAT Hardcover LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description This biography of a first-century CE holy man has become one of the most widely discussed literary works of later antiquity. With an engaging style, Philostratus portrays a charismatic teacher and religious reformer from Tyana in Cappadocia (modern central Turkey) who travels across the known world, from the Atlantic to the Ganges. His miracles, which include extraordinary cures and mysterious disappearances, together with his apparent triumph over death, caused pagans to make Apollonius a rival to Jesus of Nazareth.In a new three-volume Loeb Classical Library edition of Philostratuss third-century work, Christopher Jones provides a freshly edited Greek text and a stylish translation with full explanatory notes. Apollonius of Tyana is by far the longest biography that survives from antiquity. Jones in his Introduction asks how far it is history and how far fiction, and discusses its survival from Late Antiquity to modern times. Author Biography Christopher P. Jones is George Martin Lane Professor of the Classics and of History, Emeritus, at Harvard University. Review Jones has produced a superlative edition... The text is judicious and the translation stylishly captures the sophists rhetorical range. It is based on, but betters, [his] abridged translation for Penguin Classics, published in 1970. It is a good read in its own right: no mean feat. Excellent introductory material and maps help chart Apolloniuss imaginary journey. He may no longer be worshipped (except in the wackier corners of cyberspace), but nonetheless we can rightly say: Apollonius Lives! -- Helen Morales * Times Literary Supplement *This new Loeb edition of Apollonius... fulfills admirably the aims of this series... The introduction, as one would expect from Jones, touches upon all the important features of this rich text and reflects great familiarity with the scholarship in all fields—from history and literature to philosophy and theology—which have been concerned with it. -- Owen Hodkinson * Classical Bulletin * Long Description This biography of a first-century CE holy man has become one of the most widely discussed literary works of later antiquity. With an engaging style, Philostratus portrays a charismatic teacher and religious reformer from Tyana in Cappadocia (modern central Turkey) who travels across the known world, from the Atlantic to the Ganges. His miracles, which include extraordinary cures and mysterious disappearances, together with his apparent triumph over death, caused pagans to make Apollonius a rival to Jesus of Nazareth. Review Quote This new Loeb edition of Apollonius...fulfills admirably the aims of this series...The introduction, as one would expect from Jones, touches upon all the important features of this rich text and reflects great familiarity with the scholarship in all fields--from history and literature to philosophy and theology--which have been concerned with it. Details ISBN0674996135 Short Title PHILOSTRATUS I Publisher Harvard University Press Language English Translator Christopher P. Jones ISBN-10 0674996135 ISBN-13 9780674996137 Media Book Format Hardcover Series Number 016 Abridged Yes Year 2005 Imprint Harvard University Press Place of Publication Cambridge, Mass Country of Publication United States Author Christopher P. Jones Edition abridged edition DOI 10.1604/9780674996137 Translated from Greek Illustrations none UK Release Date 2005-06-30 NZ Release Date 2005-06-30 US Release Date 2005-06-30 Pages 432 Publication Date 2005-06-30 DEWEY 888 Audience Professional & Vocational Series Loeb Classical Library AU Release Date 2005-06-29 Subtitle Books 1–4 We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:136260371;

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