Apollonius of Tyana: His Sayings, Sermons and Letters

by G.R.S. Mead

Apollonius of Tyana was a philosopher and mystic who lived in the first century AD. His teachings and life story were highly regarded by many in the ancient world, and he was seen as a rival to Jesus Christ in terms of his spiritual influence. In this book, G.R.S. Mead has compiled a collection of Apollonius' sayings, sermons, and letters, providing a comprehensive look at his philosophy and beliefs. Mead also provides historical context and analysis of Apollonius' teachings, allowing readers to better understand the significance of this influential figure. This book is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient philosophy and spirituality.THIS 26 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE Apollonius of Tyana the Philosopher Reformer of the First Century A.D., by G. R. S. Mead. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459131X.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.

48 pages, Paperback

First published December 8, 2005

About the author

George Robert Stowe Mead, who always published under the initialism G.R.S. Mead, was a historian, writer, editor, translator, and an influential member of the Theosophical Society, as well as founder of the Quest Society. His scholarly works dealt mainly with the Hermetic and Gnostic religions of Late Antiquity, and were exhaustive for the time period.

Reviews

[S.E. Lindberg · Rating 4 out of 5]

A great resource of the alchemist/philosopher Apollonius of Tyana (aka Balinas). Some claim he translated the Emerald Tablet of Thoth/Hermes. This book covers his life, travels, letters (circa 15 AD to 100 AD).