UID:
almahu_9949703606802882
Format:
1 online resource (xi, 341 pages)
ISBN:
9789047401032
Series Statement:
Philosophia antiqua ; v. 90
Content:
This book studies the hymns composed by the Neoplatonist Proclus in the context of his philosophy. Its main claim is that the hymns should be understood in the context of theurgy, the ritual art adopted by the Neoplatonists in order to obtain mystical experiences. The first part of the book consists of a series of essays which discuss the relation of the hymns to Proclus' Neoplatonism, his theory of poetry, and especially to theurgy. The second part offers translations of the individual hymns together with a detailed commentary. This study will be of special interest to those working in the field of Neoplatonism and a helpful guide to scholars of Late Antique poetry and religion who wish to explore these intriguing, yet at times obscure poems.
Note:
Preliminary material /
,
INTRODUCTION /
,
THE PHILOSOPHER'S HYMN /
,
THE GODS OF PROCLUS' HYMNS /
,
THE THEORY BEHIND THEURGY /
,
THE HYMNS: THEURGY IN PRACTICE /
,
TYPES OF POETRY /
,
EIΣ HΛION /
,
EIΣ AΦPOΔITHN /
,
EIΣ MOYΣAΣ /
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YMNOΣ KOINOΣ EIΣ ΘEOYΣ /
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EIΣ ΛYKIHN AΦPOΔITHN /
,
YMNOΣ KOINOΣ ΘEΩN MHTPOΣ KAI EKATHΣ KAI IANOY /
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EIΣ AΘHNAN ΠOΛYMHTIN /
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BIBLIOGRAPHY /
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INDEX LOCORUM /
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PHILOSOPHIA ANTIQUA: A SERIES OF STUDIES ON ANCIENT PHILOSOPHY /
Additional Edition:
Print version: Berg, R.M. van den (Robbert Maarten), 1970- Proclus' hymns. Leiden ; Boston : Brill, 2001 ISBN 9004122362
Language:
English
Keywords:
Criticism, interpretation, etc.
