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Challenging the dualist perspective on later Platonism, this work presents the theurgic practices of Iamblichus' followers as a means of inviting divine presence into their bodies, rather than transcending them. By drawing parallels between these practices and Tantric traditions, Gregory Shaw uncovers a vibrant, embodied approach to deification within the Platonic tradition. This exploration sheds light on the unique power and influence of the last Platonic teachers, revealing a dynamic aspect of Platonism that has often been overlooked.
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Hellenic Tantra, Gregory Shaw
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- Released
- 2024
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- Title
- Hellenic Tantra
- Subtitle
- The Theurgic Platonism of Iamblichus
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Gregory Shaw
- Publisher
- Angelico Press
- Released
- 2024
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 278
- ISBN13
- 9798892800013
- Series
- Rating
- 4.25 out of 5
- Description
- Challenging the dualist perspective on later Platonism, this work presents the theurgic practices of Iamblichus' followers as a means of inviting divine presence into their bodies, rather than transcending them. By drawing parallels between these practices and Tantric traditions, Gregory Shaw uncovers a vibrant, embodied approach to deification within the Platonic tradition. This exploration sheds light on the unique power and influence of the last Platonic teachers, revealing a dynamic aspect of Platonism that has often been overlooked.