Dionysius the Areopagite and the Legacy of Iamblichus

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Neoplatonism takes a significant turn when Iamblichus integrates a mystical perspective based on the Chaldean Oracles into his doctrine. This compilation of fragments, which can be traced back to Babylonian Zoroastrianism, emerged in Hellenistic civilization and gained prominence as hermetic texts a...

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Autor principal: Riesgo, Gustavo Ángel
Formato: Artículo revista
Lenguaje:Español
Publicado: Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires 2024
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Dionysius the Areopagite
Iamblichus
Theurgy
Neoplatonism
Mystic
Dionisio Areopagita
Jámblico
Teúrgia
Neoplatonismo
Mística
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topic Dionysius the Areopagite
Iamblichus
Theurgy
Neoplatonism
Mystic
Dionisio Areopagita
Jámblico
Teúrgia
Neoplatonismo
Mística
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Iamblichus
Theurgy
Neoplatonism
Mystic
Dionisio Areopagita
Jámblico
Teúrgia
Neoplatonismo
Mística
Riesgo, Gustavo Ángel
Dionysius the Areopagite and the Legacy of Iamblichus
topic_facet Dionysius the Areopagite
Iamblichus
Theurgy
Neoplatonism
Mystic
Dionisio Areopagita
Jámblico
Teúrgia
Neoplatonismo
Mística
author Riesgo, Gustavo Ángel
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title Dionysius the Areopagite and the Legacy of Iamblichus
title_short Dionysius the Areopagite and the Legacy of Iamblichus
title_full Dionysius the Areopagite and the Legacy of Iamblichus
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description Neoplatonism takes a significant turn when Iamblichus integrates a mystical perspective based on the Chaldean Oracles into his doctrine. This compilation of fragments, which can be traced back to Babylonian Zoroastrianism, emerged in Hellenistic civilization and gained prominence as hermetic texts among philosophers from the 2nd century onward. For Iamblichus, the Neoplatonic concern regarding the feasibility of a return to the One is addressed not primarily through abstract theoretical philosophy, but rather through a philosophical wisdom illuminated by theurgic practice. Iamblichus affirms the legitimacy of the rites detailed in these hieratic texts by asserting that they were divinely inspired by God to Julian. Syrianus and Proclus play crucial roles in preserving and transmitting this legacy. By inheriting Iamblichus’ teachings, they not only regarded this theurgical approach as a quasi-refoundational element of Neoplatonism but also introduced their own contributions to its development. Moreover, they served as the intermediaries through whom these doctrines reached the author of the Corpus Dionysiacum. At this point, Dionysius the Areopagite enters the narrative. He revitalizes the concept of theurgy, though –as this work will endeavor to demonstrate– his effort to integrate Neoplatonism with Christianity reflects a return to Iamblichus’ original interpretation of theurgy. Dionysius’ doctrines provide a robust foundation for him to argue that the Christian rites instituted by Jesus –being performed by God himself, in and through his very person– are doubly true. Therefore, these rites assuredly lead to theosis, the sole means of achieving the union of the soul with the Christian God.
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spelling I28-R260-article-161162024-12-16T14:47:06Z Dionysius the Areopagite and the Legacy of Iamblichus Dionisio Areopagita y el legado de Jámblico Riesgo, Gustavo Ángel Dionysius the Areopagite Iamblichus Theurgy Neoplatonism Mystic Dionisio Areopagita Jámblico Teúrgia Neoplatonismo Mística Neoplatonism takes a significant turn when Iamblichus integrates a mystical perspective based on the Chaldean Oracles into his doctrine. This compilation of fragments, which can be traced back to Babylonian Zoroastrianism, emerged in Hellenistic civilization and gained prominence as hermetic texts among philosophers from the 2nd century onward. For Iamblichus, the Neoplatonic concern regarding the feasibility of a return to the One is addressed not primarily through abstract theoretical philosophy, but rather through a philosophical wisdom illuminated by theurgic practice. Iamblichus affirms the legitimacy of the rites detailed in these hieratic texts by asserting that they were divinely inspired by God to Julian. Syrianus and Proclus play crucial roles in preserving and transmitting this legacy. By inheriting Iamblichus’ teachings, they not only regarded this theurgical approach as a quasi-refoundational element of Neoplatonism but also introduced their own contributions to its development. Moreover, they served as the intermediaries through whom these doctrines reached the author of the Corpus Dionysiacum. At this point, Dionysius the Areopagite enters the narrative. He revitalizes the concept of theurgy, though –as this work will endeavor to demonstrate– his effort to integrate Neoplatonism with Christianity reflects a return to Iamblichus’ original interpretation of theurgy. Dionysius’ doctrines provide a robust foundation for him to argue that the Christian rites instituted by Jesus –being performed by God himself, in and through his very person– are doubly true. Therefore, these rites assuredly lead to theosis, the sole means of achieving the union of the soul with the Christian God. El neoplatonismo da un giro significativo cuando Jámblico integra a su doctrina una perspectiva mística basada en los Oráculos Caldeos. Esta recopilación de fragmentos, que se remonta al zoroastrismo babilónico, surgió en la civilización helenística y ganó relevancia como textos herméticos entre los filósofos a partir del siglo II. Para Jámblico, la preocupación neoplatónica sobre la posibilidad de un retorno al Uno se aborda no tanto a través de una filosofía puramente abstracta, sino mediante una sabiduría filosófica iluminada por la práctica teúrgica. Jámblico afirma la legitimidad de los ritos detallados en estos textos hieráticos, sosteniendo que fueron inspirados por Dios mismo a Juliano. Siriano y Proclo desempeñan un papel crucial en la preservación y transmisión de este legado. Al heredar las enseñanzas de Jámblico, no solo consideraron este enfoque teúrgico como un elemento cuasi refundacional del neoplatonismo, sino que también introdujeron sus propias contribuciones a su desarrollo. Además, actuaron como los intermediarios a través de los cuales estas doctrinas llegaron al autor del Corpus Dionysiacum. En este punto, Dionisio Areopagita entra en escena. Él revitaliza el concepto de teúrgia, aunque –como este trabajo tratará de demostrar– su intento de integrar el neoplatonismo con el cristianismo refleja un retorno a la interpretación original de la teúrgia por parte de Jámblico. Las doctrinas de Dionisio proporcionan una base sólida para que él sostenga que los ritos cristianos instituidos por Jesús –siendo realizados por Dios mismo, en y a través de su propia persona– son doblemente verdaderos. Por lo tanto, estos ritos conducen ciertamente a la theosis, el único medio para lograr la unión del alma con el Dios cristiano. Facultad de Filosofía y Letras, Universidad de Buenos Aires 2024-10-17 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/publishedVersion application/pdf http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/petm/article/view/16116 10.34096/petm.v45.n2.16116 Patristica et Mediævalia; Vol. 45 Núm. 2 (2024); 117-136 2683-9636 0325-2280 spa http://revistascientificas.filo.uba.ar/index.php/petm/article/view/16116/13759

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