Porphyry the Philosopher

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.

Author: Porphyry, Serapio
Publisher: American Federation of Astrologers
Published: 04/14/2010
Pages: 94
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.28lbs
Size: 8.50h x 5.50w x 0.23d
ISBN13: 9780866906029
ISBN10: 0866906029
BISAC Categories:
- Body, Mind & Spirit | Astrology | General
- History | Europe | Medieval
- Literary Collections | Medieval

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