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 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 Religion & beliefs
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 Creation
B Religion
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
Print Book 1816313831
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Katsos, Isidoros (Author)
Oxford University Press, Incorporated 2023
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Gen 1:1–2:4
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