Ocellus Lucanus On The Nature Of The Universe; Taurus, The Platonic Philosopher On The Eternity Of The World; Julius Firmicus Maternus Of The Thema Mu (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162936246)

The book titled ""Ocellus Lucanus On The Nature Of The Universe; Taurus, The Platonic Philosopher On The Eternity Of The World; Julius Firmicus Maternus Of The Thema Mundi"" is a collection of three ancient texts on the subject of the universe and its nature. The first text, written by Ocellus Lucanus, delves into the fundamental principles of the universe and its origins. The second text, authored by Taurus, a Platonic philosopher, explores the concept of the world's eternity and its relationship with the divine. The third and final text, written by Julius Firmicus Maternus, discusses the Thema Mundi, a symbolic representation of the universe, and its significance in astrology. The book is translated and compiled by Thomas Taylor, a renowned scholar of ancient philosophy and religion. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the ancient understanding of the universe.In Which The Positions Of The Stars At The Commencement Of The Several Mundane Periods Is Given. Select Theorems On The Perpetuity Of Time, By Proclus.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.

Author: Thomas Taylor
ISBN-10: 116293624X
ISBN-13: 9781162936246
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 112
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.35lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.23d