noun
- the practice of rituals or magic intended to invoke the action of divine or supernatural powers
Usage: religious studies; historical
Examples
- Ancient Neoplatonists practiced theurgy to achieve union with the divine.
- The philosopher studied theurgy as a means of spiritual purification.
- Medieval scholars distinguished between theurgy and ordinary magic.
- Theurgy was considered a legitimate religious practice in certain mystery schools.
- The text described various forms of theurgy used in temple rituals.
- Renaissance magicians often combined theurgy with natural philosophy.