Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

John Finamore on Iamblichean Theurgy in Theory and Practice

Apr 13, 2022
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John Finamore
Professor John Finamore discusses Iamblichean theurgy in theory and practice, including the concepts of theirji as a sacred rite, separating the soul from the body, the relationship between Yumlokoz and Porphyry, and the evolving perception of Yamblika's views on ritual and magic.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 3min
2
Parallels between Greek Magical Pirey and the Incident with Plotinus' Guardian Diamond
03:06 • 2min
3
The Aim of Philosophy for Platonists and Porphyry: Separating the Soul from the Body
04:55 • 2min
4
The Nature of Theirji and its Relation to Religion
06:52 • 13min
5
The Relationship Between Yumlokoz and Porphyry
20:11 • 17min
6
The Changing Reception of Yamblika's Views on Ritual and Magic
36:44 • 4min
7
Exploring Rationality in Ritual and Metaphysics
40:44 • 2min
8
Forbidden Knowledge, Lost Texts, and Bridging the Gap Between the Mundane and the Divine
42:54 • 3min