The metaphysics of light in hexaemeral literature: from Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa

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This volume critically re-evaluates the received interpretation of the nature of light in the ancient sources. The view that vision had priority over light is rejected in favour of a luminocentric reading of philosophical and theological cosmology in late antiquity.

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Main Author: Katsos, Isidoros (Author)
Corporate Authors: University of Cambridge. Grad-verleihende Institution (Degree granting institution) ; Oxford University Press. Verlag
Format: Electronic Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press, Incorporated 2023
In:Year: 2023
Reviews:[Rezension von: Katsos, Isidoros, The metaphysics of light in hexaemeral literature : from Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa] (2024) (Turbinton, Taman)
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Series/Journal:Oxford Early Christian Studies
Further subjects:B Light Religious aspects Christianity
B Bible. Genesis Criticism, interpretation, etc History Early church, ca. 30-600
B Light Biblical teaching
B Light History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600
B Bible.-Genesis-Criticism, interpretation, etc.-History
B Christian literature, Early History and criticism
B Metaphysics
B Electronic books
B Light Religious aspects-Christianity
B Thesis
B Philosophy and religion History
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Katsos, Isidoros (Author)
Oxford University Press 2023
Print Book 1816313831
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Gen 1:1–2:4
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Oxford University Press 2023
Electronic Book 1845500334
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