Epistles of the Brethren of Purity. an Arabic critical edition and English translation of Epistle 3 / On astronomia :

This volume provides an edition, translation and notes to Epistle 3: "On Astronomia," from the section on mathematics. The content is a mixture of elementary astronomy and astrology, but it is not a beginner's textbook. Rather, the purpose is to use these disciplines for spiritual, mo...

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Bibliographic Details
Corporate Authors:	Ikhwān al-Ṣafāʼ, Institute of Ismaili Studies
Other Authors:	Ragep, F. J. (Editor), Mimura, Taro (Editor)
Format:	Book
Language:	English Arabic
Published:	Oxford ; New York : Oxford University Press in association with the Institute of Ismaili Studies, 2015.
Series:	Epistles of the Brethren of Purity
Subjects:	Ikhwān al-Ṣafāʼ. > Rasa'il. Ikhwān al-Ṣafāʼ. Islamic philosophy > Early works to 1800. Philosophy, Arab > Early works to 1800.

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Summary:	This volume provides an edition, translation and notes to Epistle 3: "On Astronomia," from the section on mathematics. The content is a mixture of elementary astronomy and astrology, but it is not a beginner's textbook. Rather, the purpose is to use these disciplines for spiritual, moral and soteriological guidance. Thus the Epistle uses the argument from design to show the necessity of a Creator who made this harmonious universe. The wondrous design is then employed by the authors as a paradigm for proper ethical, political, and even economic conduct.
Physical Description:	xxv, 161, 164 pages : illustrations ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:	Includes bibliographical references (pages [151]-154) and indexes.
ISBN:	9780198747376 0198747373