Calcidius on Plato's Timaeus

This is the first study to assess in its entirety the fourth-century Latin commentary on Plato''s Timaeus by the otherwise unknown Calcidius, also addressing features of his Latin translation. The first part examines the authorial voice of the commentator and the overall purpose of the work; the second part provides an overview of the key themes; and the third part reassesses the commentary''s rel...