Proclus and the Chaldean Oracles - 9780367473143

Taylor & Francis

Proclus and the Chaldean OraclesA Study on Proclean Exegesis, with a Translation and Commentary of Proclus Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy\nAuthor(s): Nicola Spanu\nFormat: Hardback\nPublisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd, United Kingdom\nImprint: Routledge\nISBN-13: 9780367473143, 978-0367473143\nSynopsis\nThis volume examines the discussion of the Chaldean Oracles in the work of Proclus, as well as offering a translation and commentary of Proclus Treatise On Chaldean Philosophy. \n\nSpanu assesses whether Proclus exegesis of the Chaldean Oracles can be used by modern research to better clarify the content of Chaldean doctrine or must instead be abandoned because it represents a substantial misinterpretation of originary Chaldean teachings. The volume is augmented by Proclus Greek text, with English translation and commentary. \n\nProclus and the Chaldean Oracles will be of interest to researchers working on Neoplatonism, Proclus and theurgy in the ancient world.