History of Mind and Body in Late Antiquity, A
Book Description
This scholarly exploration delves into one of humanity's most enduring questions: how do mind and body relate to each other? Set during late antiquity, a period of remarkable intellectual ferment, this comprehensive study examines how both pagan philosophers and early Christian thinkers grappled with fundamental questions about human nature.
The book illuminates how ancient minds wrestled with concepts that remain central to spiritual understanding today. Through careful analysis of resurrection beliefs, incarnation theology, and ascetic practices, readers discover how our ancestors sought to understand the relationship between physical existence and spiritual reality. The work bridges multiple disciplines, drawing insights from history, philosophy, classics, and theology to create a complete picture of this transformative era.
Individual chapters focus on influential figures including Numenius, Pseudo-Dionysius, Damascius, and Augustine, revealing how their insights shaped both religious thought and philosophical inquiry. The authors provide essential context through broader thematic surveys, making complex ideas accessible to contemporary readers.
For those seeking to understand how spiritual traditions developed their views on embodiment, consciousness, and the nature of human existence, this volume offers invaluable perspective. All original texts appear with translations, ensuring accessibility for modern seekers interested in tracing the intellectual roots of mind-body questions that continue to influence spiritual practice and philosophical reflection today.
Who Is This For?
📖 Reading Level: Long (> 400 pages) (~12 hours)
📄 Length: 438 pages
What You'll Discover
- ✓ Explore Literatur
- ✓ Explore Religious aspects
- ✓ Explore Frühchristentum
- ✓ Explore Christianity
- ✓ Explore Theologie
- ✓ Understand the nature of mind
- ✓ Explore Philosophie
- ✓ Explore Spätantike
