The Chaldaean Oracles of Zoroaster is a book written by W. Wynn Westcott. It is a collection of mystical and philosophical texts that were attributed to the ancient Persian prophet Zoroaster. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a different set of oracles. The first part includes the original Chaldaean oracles, which were written in the 2nd century AD. The second part contains the commentary of Julian the Theurgist, a 4th-century Neoplatonic philosopher, on the oracles. The third part includes a collection ...
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The Chaldaean Oracles of Zoroaster is a book written by W. Wynn Westcott. It is a collection of mystical and philosophical texts that were attributed to the ancient Persian prophet Zoroaster. The book is divided into three parts, each containing a different set of oracles. The first part includes the original Chaldaean oracles, which were written in the 2nd century AD. The second part contains the commentary of Julian the Theurgist, a 4th-century Neoplatonic philosopher, on the oracles. The third part includes a collection of additional oracles that were added to the original text over time. The book explores themes such as the nature of the universe, the relationship between the divine and the material world, and the role of humanity in the cosmos. It also delves into the practices of ancient Chaldean and Persian mysticism, including divination, astrology, and theurgy. Overall, The Chaldaean Oracles of Zoroaster is a fascinating and thought-provoking read for anyone interested in ancient philosophy, mysticism, and spirituality.THIS 60 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Collectanea Hermetica, by W. Wynn Westcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459260X.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.
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