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theurgy [ˈθiːˌɜːdʒɪ] n pl -gies 1. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) a. the intervention of a divine or supernatural agency in the affairs of man b. the working of miracles by such intervention 2. (Christian Religious Writings / Theology) beneficent magic as taught and performed by Egyptian Neoplatonists and others [from Late Latin theūrgia, from Late Greek theourgia the practice of magic, from theo- theo- + -urgia, from ergon work] theurgic , theurgical adj theurgically adv theurgist n theurgy 1. the working of some divine or supernatural agency in human affairs. See also: God and Gods
2. the art of invoking deities or spirits for aid or information or knowledge unachievable through human reason. 3. a divine act; miracle. 4. a system of supernatural knowledge or powers believed bequeathed to the Egyptian Platonists by beneficent deities. — theurgist, n. — theurgic, theurgical, adj. ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
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