The Egyptian Mysteries: A Letter Of Porphyry To Anebo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162824529)

The Egyptian Mysteries: A Letter of Porphyry to Anebo is a philosophical and spiritual work written by the Neoplatonic philosopher Iamblichos in the 3rd century CE. The book is structured as a letter from Porphyry, a disciple of Iamblichos, to Anebo, an Egyptian priest, in which Porphyry seeks to understand the nature of the Egyptian mysteries and their relationship to the philosophical teachings of Neoplatonism.The book explores the Egyptian concept of the soul and its journey through the afterlife, as well as the role of the gods and goddesses in Egyptian religion. Iamblichos also discusses the practice of theurgy, a form of ritual magic that was used to communicate with the divine and achieve spiritual transformation.Throughout the book, Iamblichos draws on his knowledge of Greek philosophy, particularly the teachings of Plato and Aristotle, to offer a synthesis of Egyptian and Greek spiritual traditions. The Egyptian Mysteries is a fascinating exploration of ancient spirituality and a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and philosophy.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theurgia or the Egyptian Mysteries, by Iamblichos . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610088X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Iamblichos, Alexander Wilder
ISBN-10: 1162824522
ISBN-13: 9781162824529
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 20
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.12lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 0.04d