Apollonius of Tyana and His Duel with Domitian is a book written by Kenneth S. Guthrie that delves into the life and times of Apollonius of Tyana, a philosopher and mystic who lived in the first century AD. The book focuses on a particular incident in Apollonius' life, where he is said to have challenged the tyrannical Roman emperor Domitian to a duel of magic.Guthrie explores the historical context of the story, examining the political and social climate of the time and the tensions between the Roman Empire and the Eastern ...
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Apollonius of Tyana and His Duel with Domitian is a book written by Kenneth S. Guthrie that delves into the life and times of Apollonius of Tyana, a philosopher and mystic who lived in the first century AD. The book focuses on a particular incident in Apollonius' life, where he is said to have challenged the tyrannical Roman emperor Domitian to a duel of magic.Guthrie explores the historical context of the story, examining the political and social climate of the time and the tensions between the Roman Empire and the Eastern world. He also delves into the life and teachings of Apollonius, examining the sources of his philosophy and the impact he had on his contemporaries and future generations.The book is a fascinating exploration of a little-known figure from history, and offers a unique perspective on the clash of cultures and ideas that characterized the ancient world. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, history, or the intersection of magic and politics.THIS 19 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Gospel of Apollonius of Tyana: His Life and Deeds According to Philostratos, by Kenneth S. Guthrie. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564599434.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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