The Egyptian Mysteries: A Letter Of Porphyry To Anebo (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781425331955)

The Egyptian Mysteries: A Letter of Porphyry to Anebo is a book written by Iamblichos that explores the ancient Egyptian religion and its mysteries. The book is written in the form of a letter from Porphyry, a Neoplatonic philosopher, to Anebo, an Egyptian priest. It delves into the rituals, beliefs, and practices of the Egyptian religion, including their worship of gods and goddesses, the role of priests, and the importance of magic and divination. The book also discusses the concept of the soul and the afterlife in Egyptian beliefs. It is a valuable resource for anyone interested in ancient Egyptian religion and its influence on later spiritual traditions.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: 1425331955
ISBN-13: 9781425331955
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 12/08/2005
Pages: 48
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.29lbs
Size: 11.00h x 8.25w x 0.10d