The Chaldaean Oracles of Zoroaster (eBook)

Anonymous (Autor)

William Wynn Westcott (Herausgeber)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
48 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654772782-8 (EAN)

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The Chaldaean Oracles of Zoroaster is a fascinating collection of mystical texts that blend Gnostic, Platonic, and Eastern philosophical traditions, reflecting an intricate understanding of metaphysics and divine hierarchy. Written in a cryptic style, these oracles are attributed to Zoroaster and are critical to the study of Neoplatonism, as they seek to articulate the relationship between the divine and the human soul. The text employs rich allegorical language and symbolic imagery, immersing the reader in a spiritual journey that transcends conventional religious dogmas, thus offering a glimpse into the synthesis of ancient wisdom from various cultures. The author of these enigmatic writings remains anonymous, suggesting a collective wisdom rather than individual authorship. It is likely that the oracles were composed during a time when various religious and philosophical influences were converging in the Hellenistic world. This synthesis of ideas reflects the author's deep engagement with contemporary thought and spiritual practices, capturing the intellectual zeitgeist of late antiquity while addressing universal questions of existence and transcendence. For scholars and enthusiasts of ancient philosophy, The Chaldaean Oracles of Zoroaster is an indispensable text that deepens one's understanding of mystical traditions and their implications for contemporary thought. This book invites readers to explore its profound messages and encourages a contemplative engagement with the nature of reality and the divine.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 20.11.2023
• Übersetzer: Thomas Taylor
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Geisteswissenschaften ► Philosophie ► Östliche Philosophie
• Themenwelt: Religion / Theologie ► Christentum ► Gebete / Lieder / Meditationen
• Schlagworte: 12 Rules for Life • Ancient cosmology • ancient mysticism • Ancient wisdom tradition • Carlos Castaneda • Chaldean wisdom • Cryptic verses • divination systems • Esoteric Mysticism • esoteric philosophy • esoteric teachings • Glimpse into antiquity • Gnostic wisdom • Gnostic worldview • Hellenistic mysticism • Hermetic tradition • Metaphysical discourse • metaphysical inquiry • mystical oracles • Mystical philosophy • Neoplatonic philosophy • Neoplatonic texts • Neoplatonism • occult literature • Philosophical mysticism • platonic philosophy • Scientology • Spiritual Classics • spiritual enlightenment • Spiritual lineage • Stephen King • The Books of Enoch • The Hoodoo Tarot • The Miracle Morning • The Satanic Bible • Theurgical exploration • Transcendent knowledge • Voodoo • Wicca • Zoroastrianism texts