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  • Of Medicine in Eight Books

    As agriculture promises food to the healthy, so medicine promises health to the sick. There is no place in the world, where this art is not found: for even the most barbarous nations are acquainted with herbs, and other easy remedies for wounds and diseases. However it has been more improved by the Greeks than any other people: though not from the infancy of that nation, but only a few ages before ... Read more

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  • Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians

    Enriched edition. Also Extracts from Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, and Tacitus, Relating to the Jews, Together with an Appendix

    The 'Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians' is an illuminating anthology that captures the intellectual currents of Antiquity through an array of critiques aimed at the burgeoning Christian ideology. This collection presents a tapestry of literary and rhetorical styles, from Celsus' sharp dialectic to Porphyry's philosophical rigor, and Julian's imperial ... Read more

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  • Arguments of Celsus Porphyry and the Emperor Julian Against the Christians

    Celsus (c. 180 CE): Celsus, in his work The True Word, criticized Christianity as irrational and incoherent. He accused Christians of being superstitious and of rejecting traditional Roman religious and civic values. He also dismissed the idea of Jesus' divinity, arguing that Christian claims lacked historical and philosophical credibility.Porphyry (c. 234305 CE): A prominent philosopher, Porphyry ... Read more

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  • Of Medicine, in Eight Books

    Aulus Cornelius Celsus was a Roman encyclopedist known for his comprehensive work, "De Medicina," which is one of the earliest medical texts that survived from antiquity. This influential book covers various aspects of medicine, including surgical techniques, pharmacology, and the theory of diseases. Celsus's approach is notable for its systematic organization and clarity, making complex medical ... Read more

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  • De Medicina (All 8 Volumes)

    Enriched edition. Ancient Greek Encyclopaedia of Medicine,Diet, Pharmacology and Surgery

    Aulus Cornelius Celsus's monumental work, "De Medicina," stands as a cornerstone of ancient medical literature, encompassing all eight volumes that delineate the comprehensive practice of medicine in the first century AD. Written in a clear and systematic Latin style, the text blends empirical observation with philosophical discourse, presenting topics such as surgery, pharmacology, and the ... Read more

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  • Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians (Annotated)

    Enriched Edition. Ancient Pagan Critiques and Roman Debates on Early Christianity

    Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians gathers some of antiquity's most consequential pagan and non-Christian challenges to the rising Christian movement. Ranging across historiography, philosophical polemic, imperial invective, and antiquarian testimony, the volume situates fragments such as the True Discourse and Against the Galileans within a broader ... Read more

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  • Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians

    Enriched edition.

    In the anthology *Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians*, readers are thrust into the fervent ideological debates of the ancient world, rich with the clashing perspectives that defined early Christian and pagan dialogues. This collection serves as an intellectual tapestry showcasing a range of literary styles from rigorous rhetorical treatises to impassioned ... Read more

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  • Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians

    Enriched edition. Also Extracts from Diodorus Siculus, Josephus, and Tacitus, Relating to the Jews, Together with an Appendix

    In the fascinating anthology "Arguments of Celsus, Porphyry, and the Emperor Julian, Against the Christians," readers will encounter a unique exploration of early theological and philosophical critiques directed at Christianity during the formative years of the Roman Empire. This collection deftly assembles a spectrum of literary styles that range from philosophical discourse to historical ... Read more

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  • On the True Doctrine

    A Discourse Against the Christians

    The works of many early critics of the Christian church were burned by ruling emperors or otherwise destroyed in the second and third centuries, but the writings of the Greek pagan philosopher, Celsus, have survived indirectly through his eloquent opponent Origen of Alexandria. In his apologetical treatise, Contra Celsum, Origen argues against the ideas set forth by Celsus and quotes from Celsus' ... Read more

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  • Of Medicine

    In Eight Books

    by Celsus ...
    Of Medicine In Eight Books is a comprehensive medical treatise attributed to Aulus Cornelius Celsus, a prominent Roman encyclopedist of the early first century AD. This seminal work, originally written in Latin as De Medicina, stands as one of the most significant surviving sources on ancient medical knowledge and practice. Spanning eight detailed books, the text systematically covers a wide array ... Read more

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  • De Medicina

    by Celsus ...
    Nothing is known about the life of Celsus, including whether his praenomen is Aurelius or Aulus, though historians believe it is the latter. Nobody knows where Celsus lived, although it is believed that he lived in Gaul. What is known about Celus is that he put together a huge encyclopedia during the reign of Augustus or Tiberius. What is known about the life and times of Celsus comes from De ... Read more

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  • De Medicina (All 8 Volumes)

    Enriched edition. Ancient Greek Encyclopaedia of Medicine,Diet, Pharmacology and Surgery

    Aulus Cornelius Celsus's "De Medicina" presents a comprehensive treatise on the medical knowledge of the first century CE, encapsulating the intellectual vigor of Roman medicine. This eight-volume work meticulously details various aspects of medical theory and practice, including diagnostics, surgical procedures, and pharmacology. Celsus's literary style embodies a blend of empirical observation ... Read more

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