{"product_id":"the-secret-texts-of-hellenic-polytheism-a-practical-guide-to-the-restored-pagan-religion-of-george-gemistos-plethon-paperback","title":"The Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism: A Practical Guide to the Restored Pagan Religion of George Gemistos Plethon - Paperback","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eJohn Opsopaus\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA Complete Translation of the Surviving Contents of Plethon's Renaissance-Era \u003cem\u003eBook of Laws\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eGeorge Gemistos (c. 1355-1452), who called himself \"Plethon,\" helped trigger the Renaissance by reawakening an interest in Platonism, but his secret book on its Neopagan theology was burned after his death. Only sixteen chapters of Plethon's \u003cem\u003eBook of Laws\u003c\/em\u003e escaped the flames and, for the first time ever, they have been translated into English in their entirety.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThrough translations and commentary by John Opsopaus, PhD, you can immerse yourself in Plethon's complete system of theology and religious practice focused on the Hellenic pantheon and deeply rooted in ancient Greek Paganism. This impressive guide features rituals, prayers, invocations, and hymns for daily and holiday use along with Plethon's complete sacred calendar. Featuring instructions from the \u003cem\u003eBook of Laws\u003c\/em\u003e on conducting ceremonies, rites, and more, \u003cem\u003eThe Secret Texts of Hellenic Polytheism\u003c\/em\u003e enhances your spiritual practice and understanding of Neoplatonic philosophy.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eJohn Opsopaus, PhD, \u003c\/strong\u003e (Tennessee) has practiced magic since the 1960s and his writing has been published in various magical and Neopagan magazines. He frequently presents workshops on Hellenic magic, Neopaganism, Pythagorean theurgy, and spiritual practices. John is a retired university professor with more than forty-five years of experience reading ancient Greek and Latin. He is also the author of \u003cem\u003eOracles of Apollo.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 408\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.1 x 9.2 x 7.4 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e May 08, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766762570016,"sku":"9780738770932","price":27.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/7c0719ca5d5599a8916cb5e7abf7dd44.webp?v=1780298408","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-secret-texts-of-hellenic-polytheism-a-practical-guide-to-the-restored-pagan-religion-of-george-gemistos-plethon-paperback","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}