John Dee's Occultism: Magical Exaltation Through Powerful

John Dee's Occultism: Magical Exaltation Through Powerful Signs (Suny Series in Western Esoteric Traditions)

A comprehensive look at the life and work of one of the towering figures of Renaissance mysticism.

Delving into the life and work of John Dee, Renaissance mathematician and â‚¬Å“conjurer to Queen Elizabeth,â‚¬Â GyÂ¶rgy E. Szoâ‚¬Â¹nyi presents an analysis of Renaissance occultism and its place in the chronology of European cultural history. Culling examples of â‚¬Å“magical thinkingâ‚¬Â from classical, medieval, and Renaissance philosophers, Szoâ‚¬Â¹nyi revisits the body of Deeâ‚¬s own scientific and spiritual writings as reflective sources of traditional mysticism. Exploring the intellectual foundations of magic, Szoâ‚¬Â¹nyi focuses on the ideology of exaltatio, the glorification or deification of man. He argues that it was the desire for exaltatio that framed and tied together the otherwise varied thoughts and activities of John Dee as well.
Country USA
Brand State University of New York Press
Manufacturer State University of New York Press
Binding Paperback
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780791462249
ReleaseDate 2010-01-15

Country	USA
Brand	State University of New York Press
Manufacturer	State University of New York Press
Binding	Paperback
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780791462249
ReleaseDate	2010-01-15

John Dee's Occultism: Magical Exaltation Through Powerful Signs (Suny Series in Western Esoteric Traditions)