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106 reviewsEvocating the Gods: Divine Evocation in the Graeco-Egyptian Magical Papyri offers the first dedicated analysis of the practice and context of theagogy within the Late Antique world. This book is an in-depth exploration of the historical context of θεαγωγία (divine evocation)
within the Papyri Graecæ magicæ (PGM), combined with a comprehensive
examination and philological analysis of the technical terms found in
the texts. Christopher A. Plaisance demonstrates that the practice of theagogy is part of a wider tradition, as well as being rooted in Western Esotericism.
The
PGM spells in which the magician evokes deities were controversial and
ambitious even at the time when they were written down. In this
monograph, the author first explores essential terminology and their
definitions before presenting detailed chapters on:
- Spells of Binding and Constraint
- Erotic Enchantments
- Psychagogy and Necromancy
- Evocating the Gods
Plaisance
delves into the philosophical attitudes towards both theagogy and other
magical practices within Middle and Late Platonism as part of this
meticulous study. By drawing on a wide range of sources in the Western
esoteric tradition, the author illustrates the contextual relationships
between seemingly unrelated Late Antique magical practices such as
theurgy, necromancy, erotic enchantments and binding curses. The
exploration and philological analysis of the technical terms found in
the Greek Magical Papyri, as well as the crucial differences between
evocation and invocation, makes Evocating the Gods essential reading for all students of the Græco-Egyptian Magical Papyri.
About the Author Christopher A. Plaisance
is an independent humanities scholar researching topics within the
fields of the history of philosophy, religion, and Western esotericism,
from the methodological perspectives of classical philology and
discursive archaeology. He holds an MA in Western Esotericism from the
University of Exeter's Centre for the Study of Esotericism; and a BA in
Philosophy from the American Military University. He works
professionally as a cyber-threat hunter and lives in Southeastern
Pennsylvania with his family.
