On the Mysteries of the Egyptians - Pimander - Asclepius

This is the primary way they contain all things: by being contained by nothing original: "nusquam continentur." This is a core Neoplatonic paradox—the higher contains the lower, but the lower cannot limit the higher.. Since earthly things have been created and consist of the gift of divine beings, whenever they are rendered more ready for the divine, they suddenly obtain the gods who were already present here even before the proper natures of earthly things emerged. Furthermore, since in any god the power is infinite and the nature is indivisible and incomprehensible, they cannot rightfully be confined to specific locations anywhere. Likewise, there would not be a true union of universal providence providence: the divine care and guidance of the universe (Latin: "providentia") among the gods unless all were equally present everywhere. It is also said that some gods are "aerial" and others are "aquatic," not because they exist only in those elements, but because they reign most powerfully there. Priests used to call upon terrestrial and subterranean gods; they are certainly called such not because they reside only there (for all gods are everywhere), but because different gods operate most effectively in different places. For even the soul of any star is everywhere, although it acts more specifically in that star. In statues, a certain divine illumination original: "illustratio." This refers to the theurgic belief that physical objects can be "charged" with divine light or presence through ritual. is received.

When gods are said to properly "allot" or "obtain" original: "sortiri." This refers to the "allotment" of various cities or regions to specific patron gods. various parts of the world, cities, houses, or statues, understand that their essence and power—which flourish everywhere within themselves—are simply illuminating this or that place most powerfully. And just as light remains within itself...