Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles

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Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles

A Study on Proclean Exegesis, with a Translation and Commentary of Proclus’ Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy

Ancient, classical and medieval texts Ancient history Ancient Greek and Roman philosophy Ancient religions and Mythologies

Author: Nicola Spanu

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Collection: Routledge Monographs in Classical Studies

Language: English

Published by: Routledge

Published on: 4th August 2020

Format: LCP-protected ePub

Size: 2 Mb

ISBN: 9781000166378


This volume examines the discussion of the Chaldean Oracles in the work of Proclus, as well as offering a translation and commentary of Proclus’ Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy.

Spanu assesses whether Proclus’ exegesis of the Chaldean Oracles can be used by modern research to better clarify the content of Chaldean doctrine or must instead be abandoned because it represents a substantial misinterpretation of originary Chaldean teachings. The volume is augmented by Proclus’ Greek text, with English translation and commentary.

Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles will be of interest to researchers working on Neoplatonism, Proclus and theurgy in the ancient world.

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