| Description |
1 online resource |
| Series |
Ashgate Studies in Philosophy and Theology in Late Antiquity |
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Ashgate studies in philosophy & theology in late antiquity.
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| Contents |
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 |
| Summary |
This book explores the extensive links between oracles and philosophy in Late Antiquity, particularly focusing on the roles of oracles and other forms of divination in third and fourth century CE Neoplatonism. Examining some of the most significant debates between pagan philosophers and Christian intellectuals on the nature of oracles as a central yet contested element of religious tradition, Addey focuses particularly on Porphyry''s Philosophy from Oracles and Iamblichus'' De Mysteriis |
| Notes |
Title from PDF title page (viewed on September 9, 2014) |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
In English with some passages in ancient Greek accompanied by English translation |
| Subject |
Iamblichus, approximately 250-approximately 330. De mysteriis.
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Porphyry, approximately 234-approximately 305. Pros Anebō.
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| SUBJECT |
Pros Anebō (Porphyry) fast |
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De mysteriis (Iamblichus) fast |
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Neoplatonism.
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Theurgy.
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Oracles.
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Mysteries, Religious.
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Divination.
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Neo-Platonism.
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divination.
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RELIGION -- Reference.
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Divination
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Mysteries, Religious
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Neoplatonism
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Oracles
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Theurgy
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9781409451532 |
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1409451534 |
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1322433275 |
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9781322433271 |
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9781409451525 |
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1409451526 |
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