Analyses key aspects of ancient Greek philosophy in their original context of mystery religion, and magic. The author brings to light evidence uncovered about ancient Pythagoreanism and reconstructs the transmission of Pythagorean ideas from the Greek West down to the alchemists and magicians of Egypt, and from there into the Islamic world. Publisher: Oxford University Press Author(s): Peter (formerly Fellow of the Warburg Institute, London) Kingsley Illustration(s): 2 maps Number of pages: 432 Publication date: 1996 Dimensions: 215 x 141 x 26 Cover type: Paperback / softback