Apollonius of Tyrana

brian · 06-22-2003, 01:32 PM

Here's a subject I find interesting - though have yet to explore properly - notably because of the oft mentioned parallels with early Christian belief.

I've often wondered if the work by Philostratus can shed any light on early Christianity - either in terms of the Apollonius story borrowing from Christianity, or even early Christianity borrowing from Apollonius.

The only work on the matter I can find available online is Apollonius the Nazarene by Dr. R. W. Bernard - which I frankly thought of uploading to this site for the "Ancient Worlds" section. It does look more than slightly demogogic and a cursory glance shows little reference to anything other than other people's opinions, rather than actual primary sources. So I'm not sure it'll actually be a useful addition. Maybe later...

Anyway, for some bakcground reading on the actual issue of Apollonius of Tyrana:

Philostratus - Appolonius of Tyrana

Apollonius of Tyrana

And from here a short but intriguing comment with reference to Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius:

"He wrote numerous philosophical works, which were collected by the Emperor Hadrian and preserved in his palace at Antium. The Roman emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius admired Apollonius, saying “From Apollonius I have learned freedom of will and understanding, steadiness of purpose, and to look to nothing else, not even for a moment, except to reason."

Nogodnomasters · 10-03-2003, 01:59 AM

I have read the GSR Mead account. I do not believe he is an historical character like most miracle workers of this age.

Dave the Web · 10-06-2003, 08:21 PM

The miracle workers of any age are subject to representation by propaganda by over zealous followers and hate filled enemies. The priority of belief is to ascertain some reasonable ground inbetween.

06-22-2003, 01:32 PM	#1 (permalink)
brian Administrator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Yorkshire, UK Posts: 338	Apollonius of Tyrana Here's a subject I find interesting - though have yet to explore properly - notably because of the oft mentioned parallels with early Christian belief. I've often wondered if the work by Philostratus can shed any light on early Christianity - either in terms of the Apollonius story borrowing from Christianity, or even early Christianity borrowing from Apollonius. The only work on the matter I can find available online is Apollonius the Nazarene by Dr. R. W. Bernard - which I frankly thought of uploading to this site for the "Ancient Worlds" section. It does look more than slightly demogogic and a cursory glance shows little reference to anything other than other people's opinions, rather than actual primary sources. So I'm not sure it'll actually be a useful addition. Maybe later... Anyway, for some bakcground reading on the actual issue of Apollonius of Tyrana: Philostratus - Appolonius of Tyrana Apollonius of Tyrana And from here a short but intriguing comment with reference to Hadrian and Marcus Aurelius: "He wrote numerous philosophical works, which were collected by the Emperor Hadrian and preserved in his palace at Antium. The Roman emperor-philosopher Marcus Aurelius admired Apollonius, saying “From Apollonius I have learned freedom of will and understanding, steadiness of purpose, and to look to nothing else, not even for a moment, except to reason."

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10-03-2003, 01:59 AM	#2 (permalink)
Nogodnomasters General Member Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: SC Posts: 192	I have read the GSR Mead account. I do not believe he is an historical character like most miracle workers of this age.

10-06-2003, 08:21 PM	#3 (permalink)
Dave the Web General Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 187	The miracle workers of any age are subject to representation by propaganda by over zealous followers and hate filled enemies. The priority of belief is to ascertain some reasonable ground inbetween.