In Lives of the Sophists Philostratus (second to third century CE) depicts the widespread influence of Sophistic in the second and third centuries CE. Lives of Philosophers and Sophists by Eunapius (born 347 CE) is our only source concerning Neo-Platonism in the latter part of the fourth century CE.
The philosopher Philo, born about 20 BCE to a prominent Jewish family in Alexandria, was trained in Greek as well as Jewish learning. In attempting to reconcile biblical teachings with Greek philosophy he developed ideas that had wide influence on Christian and Jewish religious thought.
In his Life of Apollonius, Philostratus (second to third century CE) portrays a first-century CE teacher, religious reformer, and perceived rival to Jesus. Apollonius s letters, ancient reports about him, and a letter by Eusebius (fourth century CE) that is now central to the history of Philostratus s work add to the portrait.
Philostratus's biography of Apollonius of Tyana, recounting the sayings of a Pythagorean sage, provoked a debate between pagans and Christians. This volume, which completes the Loeb Classical Library edition of The Life of Apollonius of Tyana, provides historical context for that 3rd Century portrayal of a charismatic religious teacher.
The philosopher Philo, born about 20 BCE to a prominent Jewish family in Alexandria, was trained in Greek as well as Jewish learning. In attempting to reconcile biblical teachings with Greek philosophy he developed ideas that had wide influence on Christian and Jewish religious thought.
The narrative explores the purported journeys of Apollonius across various regions, including Italy, Hispania, Nubia, Syria, Mesopotamia, and India. While some scholars argue that these travels are fictional and suggest that Apollonius may have spent his life solely in the Eastern Roman Empire, the book delves into the implications of these travels on cultural and historical understanding.
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Philostratus's writings embody the height of the renaissance of Greek literature in the second century CE. Heroicus is a vineyard conversation about the beauty, continuing powers, and worship of the Homeric heroes. Gymnasticus is the sole surviving ancient treatise on sports, which reshapes conventional ideas about the athletic body.
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