Description
Examines Porphyry of Tyre's critical engagement with Hellenism in late antiquity, emphasizing philosophical translation as the key to his thought.
About the Author
Aaron Johnson is Assistant Professor of Humanities and Classics at Lee University, working on the intellectual and cultural history of late antiquity. He is also the author of Ethnicity and Argument in Eusebius' Praeparatio Evanglica (2006).
Reviews
'Anyone interested in the philosophical and religious world of late antiquity should read this indispensable work ...it is a pleasure to read because it is well argued, well organized, and original. Johnson has an intimate knowledge of all the relevant ancient sources and his mastery of the scholarly literature is superb.' Bryn Mawr Classical Review
'This is a fine work ... It will be useful for students of Hellenistic philosophy ... Recommended. Upper-division undergraduates through researchers/faculty.' P. W. Wakefield, Choice
Book Information
ISBN 9781108971669
Author Aaron P. Johnson
Format Paperback
Page Count 384
Imprint Cambridge University Press
Publisher Cambridge University Press
Weight(grams) 520g
Dimensions(mm) 230mm * 153mm * 30mm