Iamblichou [...] [Greek] De mysteriis liber. Praemittitur Epistola Porphyrii ad Anebonem Aegyptium [...]. Thomas Gale [...] edidit, Latine vertit, & notas adjecit.

Folio: [40]-316-[7] pp. (toned, a few spots).

Contemp. blind-decorated vellum, spine with 6 raised bands.

Important text by the Neoplatonic philosopher Jamblichus Chalcidensis (250-330) on the theurgic magic of ancient Egypt and a curious guide to the superstions of the late antique world. He was a pupil of the Greek philosopher Plotinus, whose teachings he however corrupted by introducing theosophical fantasies from alien sources; and his tendency is to substitute magic for mysticism. Engr. view on title. Greek text with facing Latin translation, printed in 2 col.
Ref. ESTC R13749. - Wing I:26. - Madan III:3179.
Joined: Antonius Liberalis - Transformationum congeries, Abrahamus Berkelius emendavit. Leiden, D. van Gaesbeeck, 1676. 12mo: [44]-324 pp. (toned). Contemp. vellum. Rare 2d ed. (1st 1674) by A. van Berkel (1639-1686) of the only surviving work of the Greek grammarian Antoninus Liberalis (fl. between 100-300). A collection of 41 very briefly summarised tales about mythical metamorphoses effected by offended deities. Title in red & black. Greek text with facing Latin translation and extensive notes. Woodcut mark on title. Ref. STCN. (2 vol.)