This work presents a precise and scholarly exposition of theurgy within the Neoplatonic school, especially through the writings of Iamblichus. Shaw reveals theurgy as a disciplined technology of spiritual transformation rooted in symbolic actions, embodiment, and cosmic participation.
Theurgy establishes the body as an active participant in the soul’s ascent. Ritual becomes a bridge between the human microcosm and the divine macrocosm, allowing the practitioner to embody the sacred order rather than merely contemplate it.