Vergeer describes the philosophy of ancient Rome in an original, convincing and, at the same time, captivating manner, showing that it is both a continuation of Greek philosophy and a substantially different way of thinking.
Our view of Plato and Aristotle was forged in Late Antiquity, a tumultuous era of Roman decline and Christian ascent. Discover how this clash of worlds shaped our modern concepts of time, the body, and death, laying the foundations of our own world.
Who really wrote the Letters of Paul? Anonymous editors saved him from oblivion but distorted his message, adding anti-Jewish and misogynistic texts alongside the beautiful praise of love. This book reconstructs the first edition, removing 2000 years of changes.
For centuries, Paul’s letters have been read in a theological context, forming as they do part of the foundation of the Christian faith. Vergeer, however, maintains that it is important to learn to analyse these letters in their original, contemporary context.
