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The Egyptian Mysteries: A Letter Of Porphyry To Anebo

The Egyptian Mysteries: A Letter Of Porphyry To Anebo

Iamblichos
Wilder, Alexander

Hardcover

PhilosophyMetaphysical GeneralSelf-Help

ISBN10: 1161513310
ISBN13: 9781161513318
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: May 23 2010
Pages: 20
Weight: 0.58
Height: 0.25 Width: 7.00 Depth: 10.00
Language: English
The Egyptian Mysteries: A Letter of Porphyry to Anebo is a book written by Iamblichos. It is a philosophical and religious text that explores the ancient Egyptian religion and its mysteries. The book is written in the form of a letter from Porphyry, a Neoplatonic philosopher, to Anebo, an Egyptian priest. In this letter, Porphyry asks Anebo to explain the mysteries of the Egyptian religion, including the nature of the gods, the afterlife, and the rituals and practices of the priests. Anebo responds with a detailed explanation of the Egyptian cosmology and the role of the gods in the universe. He also describes the various rituals and ceremonies that are performed in the temples, such as the purification rites, the offerings to the gods, and the initiation ceremonies for new members. The book provides a fascinating insight into the ancient Egyptian religion and its beliefs, and it is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of religion and philosophy.THIS 20 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Theurgia or the Egyptian Mysteries, by Iamblichos . To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 076610088X.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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