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Platonism and Christianity in Late Ancient Cosmology : God, Soul, Matter / edited by Ana Schiavoni-Palanciuc Johannes Zachhuber.

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Format:
Book
Contributor:
Schiavoni-Palanciuc, Ana, editor.
Zachhuber, Johannes, editor.
Series:
Ancient philosophy & religion ; Volume 9.
Ancient Philosophy and Religion Series ; Volume 9
Language:
English
Subjects (All):
Cosmology, Ancient.
Biblical cosmology.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (286 pages)
Edition:
First edition.
Place of Publication:
Leiden, The Netherlands : Brill, [2022]
Summary:
"Cosmology was central to many intellectual currents in late antiquity. Inspired by classical texts, notably Plato's Timaeus and Aristotle's Physics, thinkers of the period pondered questions about the world's origin and its physical constitution. This volume, with contributions from an interdisciplinary group of scholars, illustrates the range and diversity of these reflections. Fascination for cosmology connected Plato and Proclus with Origen and Gregory of Nyssa. For readers interested in ancient philosophy, early Christian theology, and the history of science, this volume provides a unique insight into a history that is still too often neglected. L'intérêt évident pour la cosmologie platonicienne, en particulier pour le Timée, et, en parallèle, l'attention renouvelée pour toute une tradition commentariste aristotélicienne, influencent profondément la façon de comprendre et de formuler certaines questions liées à l'origine du monde et à sa constitution physique à la fin de l'Antiquité. Grâce aux contributions d'un groupe interdisciplinaire d'universitaires, ce volume illustre la grande diversité de ces réflexions. Pour les lecteurs intéressés par la philosophie ancienne, la théologie paléochrétienne et l'histoire des sciences, ce volume offre un aperçu unique d'une histoire encore trop souvent négligée"-- Provided by publisher.
Notes:
Description based on print version record.
The book breaks new ground by examining ideas about the cosmos, its shape, and its origin in late antiquity. Leading international experts discuss key texts and situate them in their historical environment.Les articles innovants de ce volume examinent les idées sur le cosmos, sa forme et son origine dans l'Antiquité tardive. Des spécialistes internationaux de premier plan présentent des éditions inédites de nouveaux fragments, en approfondissant les textes clés, les situant dans leur cadre historique complexe.
Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:
90-04-51846-0
Publisher Number:
10.1163/9789004518469 DOI

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