This series covers events from 04/10/1981 - 06/13/1981

This series of classes represents a systematic study of Iamblichus's masterwork On the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians (Thomas Taylor translation). Anthony Damiani reads directly from Thomas Taylor's translation while providing extensive commentary that illuminates ancient Platonic theology with practical spiritual understanding. Key themes developed are Iamblichus's theological system of divine hierarchies (various orders of Gods, archangels, angels, daemons, and heroes), the crucial "two souls" doctrine (higher soul from the Intelligible realm vs. lower soul from the planetary circuit), authentic theurgy and spiritual practice, and discriminating between genuine and false mystical experiences. The emphasis is on preparing students for authentic spiritual discrimination and understanding both Western esotericism and Eastern traditions (particularly Buddhism).

Classes and documents available in this series