Divination and theurgy in neoplatonism oracles of the gods
Why did ancient philosophers consult oracles, write about them, and consider them to be an important part of philosophical thought and practice? This book explores the extensive links between oracles and philosophy in Late Antiquity, particularly focusing on the roles of oracles and other forms of d...
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| Formato: | Libro |
| Idioma: | Inglés |
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Farnham [etc.] :
Ashgate
2014
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| Colección: | Ashgate studies in philosophy and theology in late antiquity
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| Ver en Universidad de Navarra: | https://unika.unav.edu/discovery/fulldisplay?docid=alma991007748619708016&context=L&vid=34UNAV_INST:VU1&search_scope=34UNAV_TODO&tab=34UNAV_TODO&lang=es |
Tabla de Contenidos:
- Oracles and philosophy
- Oracles, allegory and mystery cults
- Debating oracles: pagan and Christian perspectives
- Debating oracles: Porphyry's letter to Anebo and Iamblichus' De mysteriis
- Divination, rationality and ritual in neoplatonism
- Divination inspiration, possession and contact with the gods in Iamblichus' De mysteriis
- Divination and theurgy in Iamblichus' De mysteriis
- Manifesting the gods: oracles as symbola.
