Porphyry the Philosopher - Introduction to the Tetrabiblos (& Serapio of Alexandria - Astrological Definitions)

by Porphyry

Other authorsJames Herschel Holden (Translator), Serapio of Alexandria (Author)
Paperback, 2010

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Available

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Publication

American Federation of Astrologers (2010), Paperback, 94 pages

Description

This book contains a translation of the Introduction to the Tetrabiblos written by famous third century philosopher Porphyry. It is a sort of Astrological Dictionary, defining most of the technical terms used by the Greek astrologers of the Classical Period. The volume also contains a translation of the short treatise on astrological technical terms by Serapio of Alexandria. About the translator: James Herschel Holden, M.A. is the Research Director of the American Federation of Astrologers and has been especially interested in Classical and Medieval astrological works.

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Physical description

94 p.; 8.66 x 5.51 inches

ISBN

0866906029 / 9780866906029
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