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Porphyry of Tyre stands as one of antiquity's most formidable critics of Christianity, and this scholarly examination reconstructs his philosophical legacy through fragmented sources. Published by Routledge as part of the Studies in Philosophy and Theology in Late Antiquity series, this volume addresses a fundamental problem in classical scholarship: the reliability of second-hand accounts in understanding Porphyry's original arguments. At the end of the 3rd century A.D., Porphyry composed fifteen discourses against Christians so controversial that Christian emperors destroyed them entirely. Modern knowledge of his work depends entirely on testimonies from three major Christian writers who quoted or refuted him. This book challenges conventional scholarly assumptions about those testimonies, arguing that reconstructing Porphyry's authentic philosophical positions requires moving beyond surface-level citations. It explores early religious debates between pagan and Christian thinkers that continue to influence contemporary philosophy and theology, making it essential for anyone studying the intellectual foundations of Western thought, ancient apologetics, or late antique intellectual history.

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Part of Routledge's Studies in Philosophy and Theology in Late Antiquity series, situating Porphyry within scholarly discourse on late antique religious thought.

Examines the fifteen discourses Porphyry composed against Christians at the end of the 3rd century A.D., now lost but preserved through Christian writer testimonies.

Analyzes how three prominent Christian writers transmitted Porphyry's ideas, questioning the reliability of these fragmentary sources for understanding his original arguments.

Explores religious debates between pagan philosophy and early Christianity that remain relevant to modern theological and philosophical study.

Combines historical reconstruction with contemporary philosophical analysis of ancient anti-Christian criticism and early apologetic responses.

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28 July 2014
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