On the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians (De Mysteriis)

Iamblichus

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Englisch

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t X f 3Hambltcl)us on tl)e flJBpgteneo. lAMBLICHUS ON Cf)e a^psteries OF THE EGYPTIANS, CHALDEANS, AND ASSYRIANS. TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK BY THOMAS TAYLOR. O 5e AptfOT«Xi)S Trpos Avriirarpov mpi AXefavSpov ypa(j)<t)v, p.i) p.ovov cxeivu npoarjKfiv on noWwv Kpam fieya(f>poveiv, aXV ovSev r)TTOV ci T15 opScos yivaxricei rrepi Seojv. PLUTARCH. ^econii tuition. LONDON; BERTRAM DOBELL, 77 CHARING CROSS ROAD, W.C. AND REEVES AND TURNER, 5 WELLINGTON STREET, STRAND. MDCCOXCV. \H'icdcQi^)Le jbi'brary for tile History and Understanding of Medicine Bl/. A/^l ADVERTISEMENT. ^econii tuition. LONDON; BERTRAM DOBELL, 77 CHARING CROSS ROAD, W.C. AND REEVES AND TURNER, 5 WELLINGTON STREET, STRAND. MDCCOXCV. \H'icdcQi^)Le jbi'brary for tile History and Understanding of Medicine Bl/. A/^l ADVERTISEMENT. The various translations and original works of Thomas Taylor, though still in request by the more zealous students of ancient philosophy and occult science, have now become so scarce and expensive that it is only within the power of comparatively wealthy collectors to obtain them. This is a matter for regret, inasmuch as it cannot be affirmed that his writings have been, or are likely to be superseded, or that they are without value. They can hardly be neglected without loss by those who desire to understand the systems of philosophy which satisfied the spiritual needs of the antique world. It is not possible, even for the most feivent believer in modern “ progress,” to dis- miss the speculations of the ancient philo- sophers as antiquated notions which have had their day and no longer possess interest or value. The names of Socrates, Plato, and Aris- totle can never grow dim with age, nor is it possible to conceive a time when men shall cease to

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