The Hellenistic Philosophers
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Volume 1 presents the texts in new translations by the authors, and these are accompanied by a philosophical and historical commentary designed for use by all readers, including those with no background in the classical world. With its glossary and indexes, this volume can stand alone as an independent tool of study.
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Rabbi Hoshaya, Abbahu's predecessor in Caesarea, had set up a Beit Midrash there next to Origen's Christian school.
“Rabbi Hoshaya, his predecessor in the city, had set up a Beit Midrash there next to Origen's Christian school, which drew Greek-speaking students from abroad.”
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- Authors
- Long, A. A., & Sedley, D. N.
- Venue
- Cambridge University Press eBooks
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Published
- 1987-04-09
- OpenAlex
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- 704
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- 12.46
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- book
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- en
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- Cambridge University Press eBooks (publishedVersion)
- Topics
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Classical Philosophy and Thought
- Social Sciences › Anthropology › Classical Antiquity Studies
- Social Sciences › Arts and Humanities › Philosophy › Medieval and Classical Philosophy
- Keywords
- Hellenistic philosophy, ancient Greek philosophy, philosophical texts, philosophical commentary, history of philosophy
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