The Great Theurgy Debate: Porphyry’s Letter to Anebo, Iamblichus’ Response, and the Question(s) of Ritual
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The Debate over Authorship of the 'Deimistarius'
This chapter explores the ongoing debate among scholars regarding the authorship of the book 'Deimistarius', with some arguing it was written by Iamblichus and others proposing alternate authors. The chapter delves into the unique characteristics of the book and compares it to other works, ultimately concluding that it is commonly attributed to Iamblichus.
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