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The Questions of King Milinda, in two parts
Basic tenets of Buddhism, in the form of questions and answers between Menandar, Indo-Greek King (Milinda) and Nāgasena.
The Question of "Eclecticism": Studies in Later Greek Philosophy
This collection of essays is addressed to the growing number of philosophers, classicists, and intellectual historians who are interested in the development of Greek thought after Aristotle. In nine original studies, the authors explore the meaning…
The Quest for Hermes Trismegistus: From Ancient Egypt to the Modern World
From the sands of Alexandria via the Renaissance palaces of the Medicis, to our own times, this spiritual adventure story traces the profound influence of Hermes Trismegistus -- the 'thrice-great one', as he was often called -- on the western mind.…
The Queen's Conjurer: The Science and Magic of Dr. John Dee, Adviser to Queen Elizabeth I
Although his accomplishments were substantial--he became a trusted confidante to Queen Elizabeth I, inspired the formation of the British Empire, plotted voyages to the New World--John Dee's story has been largely lost to history. Beyond the…
