Iamblichus on The Mysteries of the Egyptian, Chaldeans, and Assyrians Translated From the Greek by Thomas Taylor
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Iamblichus on The Mysteries of the Egyptian, Chaldeans, and Assyrians Translated From the Greek by Thomas Taylor, published 1895. Includes the Epistle of Porphyyry to the Egyptian Anebo, A work of Neoplatonic philosophy primarily concerned with ritual and theurgy and attributed to Iamblichus. Porphyry is known to have had a disagreement with Iamblichus over the practice of theurgy, and the Mysteries consists mainly of Iamblichus’ responses to the criticisms of his teacher.) Hardcover in blue with spine label, also old shipping label residue on boards. Corners show only the very faintest shelwear, a very tight copy with light soiling to endsheet.
