Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of PythagorasDivine Harmony describes Pythagorass wanderings in ancient Phoenicia, Egypt, Babylon, and Greece, and explores key Pythagorean ideas as taught at his scholarly community in southern Italy. This fascinating study of the sixth-century Greek scientist and mystic includes illustrations, a map, a new introduction, and an updated bibliography. Drawing on the writings of Pythagorass disciples, the authors present a lively portrait of a man whose ideas continue to resonate. |
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Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras John Strohmeier,Peter Westbrook No preview available - 2001 |
Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras John Strohmeier,Peter Westbrook No preview available - 2012 |
Divine Harmony: The Life and Teachings of Pythagoras John Strohmeier,Peter Westbrook No preview available - 1999 |
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