The Mysticism Of The Neoplatonists

By Robert A. Vaughan

Book Overview

The Mysticism Of The Neoplatonists is a book written by Robert A. Vaughan that delves into the mystical beliefs of the Neoplatonists. The Neoplatonists were a group of philosophers who lived in the late Hellenistic period and early Christian era, and they believed in a mystical understanding of the world that was based on the teachings of Plato. The book explores the various aspects of Neoplatonic mysticism, including the nature of the divine, the soul, and the universe. It also examines the practices and techniques that the Neoplatonists used to attain mystical experiences, such as meditation, contemplation, and theurgy. Vaughan provides a comprehensive overview of the Neoplatonic tradition, drawing on the works of prominent Neoplatonic philosophers such as Plotinus, Porphyry, and Proclus. He also discusses the influence of Neoplatonic mysticism on later mystical traditions, such as Christian mysticism and Islamic mysticism. Overall, The Mysticism Of The Neoplatonists is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of mysticism and the philosophical traditions that have shaped our understanding of the mystical experience.THIS 42 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Hours With the Mystics, by Robert A. Vaughan. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 1564590119.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1162882565
• ISBN13: 9781162882567
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 44 Pages
• Weight: 0.21 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 7.5" x 9.3"