The Alexandrian Summaries of Galen’s On Critical Days : Editions and Translations of the Two Versions of the JAWĀMIʻ, with an Introduction and Notes.
Title:
The Alexandrian Summaries of Galen’s On Critical Days : Editions and Translations of the Two Versions of the JAWĀMIʻ, with an Introduction and Notes.
Author:
Bos, Gerrit.
ISBN:
9789004282223
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Edition:
1st ed.
Physical Description:
1 online resource (161 pages)
Series:
Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies ; v.92
Islamic Philosophy, Theology and Science. Texts and Studies
Contents:
Contents -- Preface -- 1. The "Summaries" and Other Recensions of Galen -- 2. The "Summaries" of On Critical Days -- 3. The Arabic Versions of the "Alexandrian Summaries" of Galen'sOn Critical Days -- Princeton MS -- Tehran MS -- 4. The Translation of the Arabic Text -- 5. The Hebrew Version of Shimshon ben Shlomo -- 6. The Translation of the Hebrew Version -- Bibliography -- Arabic Glossary and Index -- Hebrew Glossary and Index -- Index of Subjects.
Abstract:
Galen most important books were mediated through "summaries" which not only shortened, but also revised Galenic teachings. This book presents the first editions, translations, and studies of the remaining summaries to On Critical Days.
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Electronic reproduction. Ann Arbor, Michigan : ProQuest Ebook Central, 2017. Available via World Wide Web. Access may be limited to ProQuest Ebook Central affiliated libraries.
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