%0 eBook %A Berg, R. M. van den 1970- %I Brill %D 2001 %C Leiden ; Boston %G English %B Philosophia antiqua ; %@ 1417507233 %@ 9781417507238 %@ 9047401034 %@ 9789047401032 %T Proclus' hymns : essays, translations, commentary %U http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&scope=site&db=nlebk&AN=105581 %X This work studies the hymns composed by the Neoplatonist Proclus in the context of his philosophy. Its main claim is that the hymns should be understood in the context of theurgy, the ritual art adopted by the Neoplatonists in order to obtain mystical experiences.