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

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"This work rethinks critically what (we think) we know about the nature of light in the ancient sources. It contests the prevalent view in the history of optics that premodernity theorized light as subordinate to sight ('oculocentrism') by examining in depth the contrary textual evide...

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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: Print Book
Language:English
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Published: Oxford Oxford University Press 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)
[Rezension von: Katsos, Isidoros, The metaphysics of light in hexaemeral literature : from Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa] (2025) (Behr, John, 1966 -)
[Rezension von: Katsos, Isidoros, The metaphysics of light in hexaemeral literature : from Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa] (2024) (Scott, Nathan A., 1925 - 2006)
[Rezension von: Katsos, Isidoros, The metaphysics of light in hexaemeral literature : from Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa] (2024) (Pierce, Alexander H.)
[Rezension von: Katsos, Isidoros, The metaphysics of light in hexaemeral literature : from Philo of Alexandria to Gregory of Nyssa] (2024) (Ramelli, Ilaria L.E.)
Edition:First edition
Series/Journal:Oxford early Christian studies
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains:B Light (Motif) / Bible. Genesis 1,1-2,4 / Patristic theology
Further subjects:B Light Religious aspects Christianity
B Bible. Genesis Criticism, interpretation, etc History Early church, ca. 30-600
B Light Biblical teaching
B Creation
B Light History of doctrines Early church, ca. 30-600
B Christian literature, Early History and criticism
B Metaphysics
B Thesis
B Bible. Genesis Criticism, interpretation, etc History
B Philosophy and religion History
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Katsos, Isidoros (Author)
Oxford University Press 2023
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Gen 1:1–2:4
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Katsos, Isidoros (Author)
Oxford University Press, Incorporated 2023
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Gen 1:1–2:4
Electronic Book 1838966730
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