Proclus' Hymns: Essays, Translations, Commentary: 90 (Philosophia Antiqua) - Hardcover

Van Den Berg, Robbert Maarten

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9004122362 ISBN 13: 9789004122369

Publisher: Brill, 2001

Synopsis

This book studies the hymns composed by the Neoplatonist Proclus in the context of his philosophy. Its main claim is that the hymns should be understood in the context of theurgy, the ritual art adopted by the Neoplatonists in order to obtain mystical experiences. The first part of the book consists of a series of essays which discuss the relation of the hymns to Proclus' Neoplatonism, his theory of poetry, and especially to theurgy. The second part offers translations of the individual hymns together with a detailed commentary. This study will be of special interest to those working in the field of Neoplatonism and a helpful guide to scholars of Late Antique poetry and religion who wish to explore these intriguing, yet at times obscure poems.

About this title

Synopsis:

This work studies the hymns composed by the Neoplatonist Proclus in the context of his philosophy. Its main claim is that the hymns should be understood in the context of theurgy, the ritual art adopted by the Neoplatonists in order to obtain mystical experiences.

About the Author:

Robbert M. van den Berg, Ph.D. (2000) in Philosophy, Leiden University, is Postdoctoral Research Fellow at Trinity College, Dublin. He has published in the field of Neoplatonism.

About this edition

• Publisher: Brill
• Publication date: 2001
• ISBN 10: 9004122362
• ISBN 13: 9789004122369
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 360