theurgy

• Substantiv, das die Praxis bezeichnet, göttliche oder übernatürliche Mächte zur Einwirkung auf menschliche Angelegenheiten herbeizurufen, oft verbunden mit weißer Magie, die mit Hilfe wohlwollender Geister ausgeübt wird, wie sie historisch von Neuplatonikern praktiziert wurde.

A noun referring to the practice of invoking divine or supernatural intervention in human affairs, often associated with white magic performed with the aid of beneficent spirits, as historically practiced by Neoplatonists.

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1. C2formal

   The effect of supernatural or divine intervention in human affairs, often seen as a form of higher power influencing events.

   Göttliche Intervention

   • The ancient texts describe theurgy as a means to invoke divine aid in times of crisis.
   • Philosophers debated whether theurgy was a genuine form of divine intervention or mere superstition.
   • In Neoplatonic thought, theurgy was considered a sacred practice to align the soul with the gods.

   Synonymeact of godmiracleprovidence

2. Beneficent magicC2formal

   White magic performed with the help of beneficent spirits, as formerly practiced by Neoplatonists, aimed at spiritual purification and communion with the divine.

   Wohltätige Magie

   • The Neoplatonists viewed theurgy as a higher form of magic that invoked benevolent spirits for enlightenment.
   • Practitioners of theurgy sought to transcend the material world through rituals involving beneficent spirits.
   • Unlike common sorcery, theurgy was focused on spiritual ascent rather than personal gain.

   Synonymewhite magic