What Is Theurgy? The Ancient Philosophy Behind Ritual Magic

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Explains theurgy as a philosophical-religious practice in late antiquity with reference to primary texts; scholarly, long-form.

Theurgy in late Neoplatonism (Iamblichus, Proclus) and its afterlife in ritual magic.

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