theurgy

• Существительное, обозначающее практику призывания божественного или сверхъестественного вмешательства в человеческие дела, часто ассоциирующуюся с белой магией, совершаемой с помощью благожелательных духов, как это исторически практиковалось неоплатониками.

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.

   Божественное вмешательство

   • 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.

   Synonymsact 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.

   Благотворная магия

   • 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.

   Synonymswhite magic