Shaw, Gregory

Theurgy and the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus

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ISBN 13:: 9781621380634
author:: Shaw, Gregory
format:: Paperback / softback
publisher:: Angelico Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2014
Pages:: 350
Dimensions:: 22.9 x 15.2 x 2 centimeters (0.5
Genre:: Nonfiction, Philosophy, Metaphysics,
Condition:: New
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Theurgy and the Soul: The Neoplatonism of Iamblichus by Gregory Shaw is a study of Iamblichus of Syria's teachings, which shaped pagan spirituality before Christianity. Shaw explores the theory and practice of theurgy, or "divine action," a central aspect of Iamblichus's Platonism. Iamblichus taught that the soul descends into the body and requires the performance of theurgic rites to unite with the One. His views on the soul and ritual had a profound impact on subsequent thinkers, influencing the development of medieval worldview and Renaissance Platonism. This new edition includes a foreword by John Milbank and Aaron Riches, highlighting the Christian sacramental implications of Iamblichean theurgy. This book provides a nuanced understanding of Iamblichus's teachings and their significance in shaping religious thought.

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