Vita di Apollonio di Tiana

For those who like classics, this is one of those books that are probably a bit off the beaten path, and worthy of checking out. Apollonius of Tyana was a miracle worker of antiquity who was, if he really lived, a near contemporary of Jesus. So for all you neo-pagans out there who are looking for a

This book started out quite unrealistic for maybe the first 1/3 with his visits to India etc and the enlightened Brahmas floating around and reading minds. It came alive however in the rest when it got into the deep philosophical discussions between Apollonius and various others including four Roman Leggi tutto

It’s a thorough and at times interesting exposition of a less-recognized Roman orator-philosopher who some thought might be a rival to Jesus. But by offering what’s essentially an information dump (in contrast to the more artfully crafted works created by Jesus’ followers), Apollonius isn’t seem as Leggi tutto

Bro predicted death

Para os estudiosos do cristianismo o primeiro século de nossa era é de extrema importância e mesmo assim conhecemos muito pouco desta época. Um dos personagens destes tempos foi Apolônio de Tiana, cujas primeiras referências escritas em língua moderna foram publicadas apenas no século 19. Apolônio vi Leggi tutto