Divination and theurgy in neoplatonism oracles of the gods / Crystal Addey, University of St. Andrews, UK.
| Author/creator | Addey, Crystal |
| Format | Electronic |
| Publication Info | Burlington, VT, USA : Ashgate, [2014] |
| Description | xv, 335 pages ; 25 cm. |
| Supplemental Content | Full text available from Ebook Central - Academic Complete |
| Subjects |
| Series | Ashgate studies in philosophy and theology in late antiquity |
| 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. |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references (pages 291-324) and index. |
| Access restriction | Available only to authorized users. |
| Technical details | Mode of access: World Wide Web |
| Genre/form | Electronic books. |
| LCCN | 2014009722 |
| ISBN | 9781409451525 (hardcover) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Resources | Access Content Online | ✔ Available |