theurgy

• Nom désignant la pratique consistant à invoquer une intervention divine ou surnaturelle dans les affaires humaines, souvent associée à la magie blanche accomplie avec l'aide d'esprits bienveillants, comme la pratiquaient historiquement les néoplatoniciens.

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.

   Intervention divine

   • 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.

   Synonymesact 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.

   Théurgie (magie bienfaisante)

   • 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.

   Synonymeswhite magic