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Neoplatonist theurgy and divine mysteries

On the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians: Neoplatonic Theurgy and Divine Wisdom

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Iamblichus' foundational neoplatonic work explaining the mysteries of Egyptian, Chaldean, and Assyrian religions. Presents theory of theurgy (divine working) demonstrating how ritual practice and divine names effect communion with transcendent reality. Analyzes ritual symbolism, divine hierarchies, and methods for achieving spiritual elevation. Shows correspondence between material world and divine realm through sacred practice.

Also known asThe Mysteries of Ancient Civilizations · Neoplatonic Theurgy
This edition1821
EditionThomas Taylor's translation of Iamblichus' foundational neoplatonic theological work.
Mystical philosophyRitual magicNeoplatonismTheurgyphilosophical contemplationAngelic Magicmystical theologyAncient Egyptian Religion (Esoteric)spiritual initiationNeo-Platonism

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Contents164 chapters

  1. 01IAMBLICHUS ON The Mysteries OF THE EGYPTIANS, CHALDEANS, AND ASSYRIANS.
  2. 02ADVERTISEMENT.
  3. 03INTRODUCTION.
  4. 04THE EPISTLE OF PORPHYRY TO THE EGYPTIAN ANEBO.
  5. 05SECTION I.
  6. 06CHAP. I.
  7. 07CHAP. II.
  8. 08CHAP. III.
  9. 09CHAP. IV.
  10. 10CHAP. V.
  11. 11CHAP. VI.
  12. 12CHAP. VII.
  13. 13CHAP. VIII.
  14. 14CHAP. IX.
  15. 15CHAP. X.
  16. 16CHAP. XI.
  17. 17CHAP. XII.
  18. 18CHAP. XIII.
  19. 19CHAP. XIV.
  20. 20CHAP. XV.
  21. 21CHAP. XVI.
  22. 22CHAP. XVII.
  23. 23CHAP. XVIII.
  24. 24CHAP. XIX.
  25. 25CHAP. XX.
  26. 26CHAP. XXI.
  27. 27SECTION II.
  28. 28CHAP. I.
  29. 29CHAP. II.
  30. 30CHAP. III.
  31. 31CHAP. IV.
  32. 32CHAP. V.
  33. 33CHAP. VI.
  34. 34CHAP. VII.
  35. 35CHAP. VIII.
  36. 36CHAP. IX.
  37. 37CHAP. X.
  38. 38CHAP. XI.
  39. 39SECTION III.
  40. 40CHAP. I.
  41. 41CHAP. II.
  42. 42CHAP. III.
  43. 43CHAP. IV.
  44. 44CHAP. V.
  45. 45CHAP. VI.
  46. 46CHAP. VII.
  47. 47CHAP. VIII.
  48. 48CHAP. IX.
  49. 49CHAP. X.
  50. 50CHAP. XI.
  51. 51CHAP. XII.
  52. 52CHAP. XIII.
  53. 53CHAP. XIV.
  54. 54CHAP. XV.
  55. 55CHAP. XVI.
  56. 56CHAP. XVII.
  57. 57CHAP. XVIII.
  58. 58CHAP. XIX.
  59. 59CHAP. XX.
  60. 60CHAP. XXI.
  61. 61CHAP. XXII.
  62. 62CHAP. XXIII.
  63. 63CHAP. XXIV.
  64. 64CHAP. XXV.
  65. 65CHAP. XXVI.
  66. 66CHAP. XXVII.
  67. 67CHAP. XXVIII.
  68. 68CHAP. XXIX.
  69. 69CHAP. XXX.
  70. 70CHAP. XXXI.
  71. 71SECTION IV.
  72. 72CHAP. I.
  73. 73CHAP. II.
  74. 74CHAP. III.
  75. 75CHAP. IV.
  76. 76CHAP. V.
  77. 77CHAP. VI.
  78. 78CHAP. VII.
  79. 79CHAP. VIII.
  80. 80CHAP. IX.
  81. 81CHAP. X.
  82. 82CHAP. XI.
  83. 83CHAP. XII.
  84. 84CHAP. XIII.
  85. 85SECTION V.
  86. 86CHAP. I.
  87. 87CHAP. II.
  88. 88CHAP. III.
  89. 89CHAP. IV.
  90. 90CHAP. V.
  91. 91CHAP. VI.
  92. 92CHAP. VII.
  93. 93CHAP. VIII.
  94. 94CHAP. IX.
  95. 95CHAP. X.
  96. 96CHAP. XI.
  97. 97CHAP. XII.
  98. 98CHAP. XIII.
  99. 99CHAP. XIV.
  100. 100CHAP. XV.
  101. 101CHAP. XVI.
  102. 102CHAP. XVII.
  103. 103CHAP. XVIII.
  104. 104CHAP. XIX.
  105. 105CHAP. XX.
  106. 106CHAP. XXI.
  107. 107CHAP. XXII.
  108. 108CHAP. XXIII.
  109. 109CHAP. XXIV.
  110. 110CHAP. XXV.
  111. 111CHAP. XXVI.
  112. 112SECTION VI.
  113. 113CHAP. I.
  114. 114CHAP. II.
  115. 115CHAP. III.
  116. 116CHAP. IV.
  117. 117CHAP. V.
  118. 118CHAP. VI.
  119. 119CHAP. VII.
  120. 120SECTION VII.
  121. 121CHAP. I.
  122. 122CHAP. II.
  123. 123CHAP. III.
  124. 124CHAP. IV.
  125. 125CHAP. V.
  126. 126SECTION VIII.
  127. 127CHAP. I.
  128. 128CHAP. II.
  129. 129CHAP. III.
  130. 130CHAP. IV.
  131. 131CHAP. V.
  132. 132CHAP. VI.
  133. 133CHAP. VII.
  134. 134CHAP. VIII.
  135. 135SECTION IX.
  136. 136CHAP. I.
  137. 137CHAP. II.
  138. 138CHAP. III.
  139. 139CHAP. IV.
  140. 140CHAP. V.
  141. 141CHAP. VI.
  142. 142CHAP. VII.
  143. 143CHAP. VIII.
  144. 144CHAP. IX.
  145. 145CHAP. X.
  146. 146SECTION X.
  147. 147CHAP. I.
  148. 148CHAP. II.
  149. 149CHAP. III.
  150. 150CHAP. IV.
  151. 151CHAP. V.
  152. 152CHAP. VI.
  153. 153CHAP. VII.
  154. 154CHAP. VIII.
  155. 155ADDITIONAL NOTES.
  156. 156THE FULL PROJECT GUTENBERG LICENSE
  157. 157"Cover"
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