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Theios Sophistes - 9789004171091

Un libro in lingua di Demoen Kristoffel (EDT) Praet Danny (EDT) edito da Brill Academic Pub, 2009

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The Vita Apollonii was written by Favius Philostratus in the early third century at the request of the Roman empress, Julia Domna. For centuries the work was considered second rate, especially as to the content. The Christian biographer of Constantine, Eusebius, felt obliged to write a critical appraisal of the pagan content but there was little more. In the past thirty years, this dismissal has been replaced by increased interest and appreciation. The essays in this volume are the result of a colloquium on the Vita Apollonii held in Brussels in 2006. Demoen (Greek literature, Ghent University) and Praet (ancient philosophy and early Christianity, Ghent University) divide the book loosely between form and content. The first essays consider the Greek biographical tradition, influences on Philostratus, literary themes and the ongoing work of establishing a critical edition. The second half discusses the historicity of the life and the religious aspects of it. With two essays in French and the rest in English, this is a wonderful introduction to a neglected late Greek author. Annotation ©2009 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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