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Title: Iamblichus on the mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians

Original Publication: London: Bertram Dobell & Reeves and Turner, 1895.

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Richard Tonsing, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Iamblichus on the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians" is a philosophical treatise likely written in the late 3rd to early 4th century AD. The work explores ancient religious and philosophical traditions, focusing on the theological insights derived from Egyptian, Chaldean, and Assyrian mysteries. Iamblichus, a prominent Neoplatonist philosopher, delves into the nature of the divine, theurgy, and the relationship between humanity and the gods, presenting complex arguments designed to defend ancient beliefs against modern critiques. The opening portion of the text introduces Iamblichus's conversation with Porphyry, a fellow philosopher who has posed a series of theological inquiries to an Egyptian priest. In response, Iamblichus emphasizes the unbreakable connection between humanity and the divine, asserting that knowledge of the gods is innate and transcends ordinary understanding. He articulates the unique principles and characteristics that distinguish various divine and spiritual entities, advocating for a thorough examination of ancient theological doctrines. This section sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the mysteries that shape human understanding of the divine and offers a critique of the misconceptions surrounding ancient religious practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Iamblichus, 250?-330?

Contributor: Porphyry, 234?-305?

Translator: Taylor, Thomas, 1758-1835

EBook No.: 72815

Published: Jan 29, 2024

Downloads: 311

Language: English

Subject: Occultism -- Early works to 1900

Subject: Demonology -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Mysteries, Religious -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Religion -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Supernatural -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72815:2 2024-01-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Taylor, Thomas Porphyry Iamblichus en 1
2024-11-09T23:38:48Z Iamblichus on the mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians

This edition has images.

Title: Iamblichus on the mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians

Original Publication: London: Bertram Dobell & Reeves and Turner, 1895.

Note: Reading ease score: 51.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.

Credits: Richard Tonsing, MFR, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https: //www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Summary: "Iamblichus on the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians" is a philosophical treatise likely written in the late 3rd to early 4th century AD. The work explores ancient religious and philosophical traditions, focusing on the theological insights derived from Egyptian, Chaldean, and Assyrian mysteries. Iamblichus, a prominent Neoplatonist philosopher, delves into the nature of the divine, theurgy, and the relationship between humanity and the gods, presenting complex arguments designed to defend ancient beliefs against modern critiques. The opening portion of the text introduces Iamblichus's conversation with Porphyry, a fellow philosopher who has posed a series of theological inquiries to an Egyptian priest. In response, Iamblichus emphasizes the unbreakable connection between humanity and the divine, asserting that knowledge of the gods is innate and transcends ordinary understanding. He articulates the unique principles and characteristics that distinguish various divine and spiritual entities, advocating for a thorough examination of ancient theological doctrines. This section sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the mysteries that shape human understanding of the divine and offers a critique of the misconceptions surrounding ancient religious practices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Iamblichus, 250?-330?

Contributor: Porphyry, 234?-305?

Translator: Taylor, Thomas, 1758-1835

EBook No.: 72815

Published: Jan 29, 2024

Downloads: 311

Language: English

Subject: Occultism -- Early works to 1900

Subject: Demonology -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Mysteries, Religious -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Religion -- Philosophy -- Early works to 1800

Subject: Supernatural -- Early works to 1800

LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Religion: General, Miscellaneous and Atheism

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:72815:3 2024-01-29T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Taylor, Thomas Porphyry Iamblichus en 1