Theurgia, or The Egyptian Mysteries (includes Letter to Anebo)

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LETTER OF PORPHYRY TO ANEBO

Porphyry to Anebo

Porphyry to Anebo, the Prophet, greetings.

I address this letter to you, Anebo A name likely representing an Egyptian priest to whom Porphyry directs his philosophical questions regarding the nature of the divine and the efficacy of ritual., not because I believe that you are the only person who can answer my questions, but because you hold the highest position among the Egyptian priests and possess an intimate knowledge of the mysteries. I have long been perplexed by many points concerning the nature of the divine and the proper manner of conducting our traditional rites, and I seek your wisdom to clarify these matters.