This book explores the extensive links between oracles and philosophy in Late Antiquity, particularly focusing on the roles of oracles and other forms of divination in third and fourth century CE Neoplatonism. Examining some of the most significant debates between pagan philosophers and Christian intellectuals on the nature of oracles as a central
This book explores the extensive links between oracles and philosophy in Late Antiquity, particularly focusing on the roles of oracles and other forms of divination in third and fourth century CE Neoplatonism. Examining some of the most significant debates between pagan philosophers and Christian intellectuals on the nature of oracles as a central
Crystal Addey is Teaching Fellow in Classics at the University of St Andrews, UK. She obtained her doctorate in Classics from the University of Bristol (2009). She has published numerous book chapters and articles on oracles, divination and religion in Neoplatonism and Late Antiquity. She is a member of the International Society for Neoplatonic Studies and the Centre of Late Antique Religion and Culture, Cardiff University.
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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 Divine 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 Index.
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 Divine 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 Index.
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