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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD THEURGY

From Late Latin theūrgia, from Late Greek theourgia the practice of magic, from theo-theo- + -urgia, from ergon work.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF THEURGY

theurgy  [ˈθiːˌɜːdʒɪ] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF THEURGY

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Theurgy is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES THEURGY MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Theurgy

Theurgy describes the practice of rituals, sometimes seen as magical in nature, performed with the intention of invoking the action or evoking the presence of one or more gods, especially with the goal of uniting with the divine, achieving henosis, and perfecting oneself.

Definition of theurgy in the English dictionary

The first definition of theurgy in the dictionary is the intervention of a divine or supernatural agency in the affairs of man. Other definition of theurgy is the working of miracles by such intervention. Theurgy is also beneficent magic as taught and performed by Egyptian Neoplatonists and others.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH THEURGY


argy-bargy
ˈɑːdʒɪˈbɑːdʒɪ
bhaji
ˈbɑːdʒɪ
chemurgy
ˈkɛmɜːdʒɪ
clergy
ˈklɜːdʒɪ
dramaturgy
ˈdræməˌtɜːdʒɪ
dyssynergy
dɪˈsɪnɜːdʒɪ
euge
ˈjuːdʒɪ
Fuji
ˈfuːdʒɪ
hierurgy
ˈhaɪərˌɜːdʒɪ
hydrometallurgy
ˌhaɪdrəʊˈmɛtəˌlɜːdʒɪ
micrurgy
ˈmaɪkrɜːdʒɪ
Netaji
ˈneɪtɑːdʒɪ
nugae
ˈnjuːdʒɪ
orgy
ˈɔːdʒɪ
romaji
ˈrəʊmɑːdʒɪ
splurgy
ˈsplɜːdʒɪ
surgy
ˈsɜːdʒɪ
thaumaturgy
ˈθɔːməˌtɜːdʒɪ
Ujiji
uːˈdʒiːdʒɪ
zymurgy
ˈzaɪmɜːdʒɪ

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE THEURGY

thete
Thetford Mines
thetic
thetically
Thetis
theurgic
theurgical
theurgically
theurgies
theurgist
thew
thewed
thewless
thews
thewy
they
they´d
they´ll
they´re
they´ve

WORDS THAT END LIKE THEURGY

allergy
alternative energy
atomic energy
Divine Liturgy
electrometallurgy
energy
free energy
high-energy
kinetic energy
liturgy
lurgy
metallurgy
nuclear energy
porgy
potential energy
powder metallurgy
pyrometallurgy
renewable energy
solar energy
synergy

Synonyms and antonyms of theurgy in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «theurgy» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF THEURGY

Find out the translation of theurgy to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of theurgy from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «theurgy» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

神通
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

teurgia
570 millions of speakers

English

theurgy
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

जादू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

theurgy
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

теургию
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

theurgy
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অলৌকিক ঘটনা
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

théurgie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Theurgy
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Theurgie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

theurgy
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

theurgy
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Theurgy
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

ảo thuật
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உதவும் தெய்வங்களிடம் தொடர்பு கொண்டிருப்போர் செய்யும் மாய வித்தைக் கலை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

दिग्गज
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

teurjinin
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

teurgia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

theurgy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

теургію
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Theurgy
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

θεουργία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

towery
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

theurgy
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Teurgi
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of theurgy

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «THEURGY»

The term «theurgy» is normally little used and occupies the 119.358 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «THEURGY» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «theurgy» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «theurgy» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about theurgy

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «THEURGY»

Discover the use of theurgy in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to theurgy and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Theurgy, or the Hermetic Practice: A Treatise on Spiritual ...
With the information in this book, students of alchemy can then proceed to make a more informed exploration of the alchemical works and other writings of the Western Mystery Tradition.
E.J. Langford Garstin, 2004
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Theurgy in Late Antiquity: The Invention of a Ritual Tradition
Ilinca Tanaseanu-Döbler examines the development of the discourse on theurgy, attempting to reconstruct what was understood as theurgic ritual in the late antique sources.
Ilinca Tanaseanu-Döbler, 2013
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Practicing Gnosis: Ritual, Magic, Theurgy and Liturgy in Nag ...
Instead, this book explores how Gnostics were seeking religious experiences that relied on practices including ritual, magic, liturgy, and theurgy. This book celebrates the career of Birger A. Pearson.
April DeConick, Gregory Shaw, John D. Turner, 2013
4
Philosophy and Theurgy in Late Antiquity
"This book clearly establishes three things: that traditional myth (as the Neoplatonists maintained) is the symbolic expression of metaphysics, as metaphysics is the exegesis of myth; that Greek philosophy was not an isolated 'miracle' but ...
Algis Uždavinys, 2010
5
The Shiʻur qomah: liturgy and theurgy in pre-Kabbalistic ...
No descriptive material is available for this title.
Martin Samuel Cohen, 1983
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The Enlightened Will Shine: Symbolization and Theurgy in the ...
This book analyzes the use of symbolism and theurgy in two sections of the Zohar, the central text of the kabbalah.
Pinchas Giller, 2012
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Logos, Mantra, Theurgy: Gnosis and the Powers of the Magi
Includes three complete books: * Logos, Mantra, Theurgy * The Esoteric Treatise of Theurgy * The Seven Words In this collection, Samael Aun Weor reveals the secrets of the mysterious, ancient science known as Theurgy.
Samael Aun Weor, 2007
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Biblical Interpretation in the Russian Orthodox Church: A ...
4.3.3 The Concept of Theurgy This section will examine Orthodox anthropology's approach to creativity - a basic element in many human endeavours, including art , music, literature, and the performing arts. Special attention will be directed to ...
Alexander I. Negrov, 2008
9
Not to Worry (h)
of the word "theurgy" and the concept of Jewish magic. We will then examine why , when, and how Jews have used theurgy and magic to cope with anxiety. Finally, we will see that these methods have been reinforced by success stories and ...
Michele Klein
10
Dionysius the Areopagite and the Neoplatonist Tradition: ...
This book discusses the Christian Platonist's adaptation of Hellenic metaphysics, language, and religious ritual. Dionysius is shown to clearly work within the Hellenic tradition, yet innovatively integrates Hellenic and Christian thought.
Professor John Dillon, Ms Sarah Klitenic Wear, 2013

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «THEURGY»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term theurgy is used in the context of the following news items.
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Une évolution étonnante : entretien avec Aida Zilelian par Nancy …
... dont Per Contra, Red Fez, Wilderness House Literary Review, Theurgy, et autres), enseignement (elle enseigne de la 6ème à la terminale) et d'équilibre entre ... «Nouvelles d'Arménie, Jul 15»
2
There Is No Supernatural
... operational magic, kitchen witchery), theurgy (magic worked through the intercession of the Gods) or thaumaturgy (magic worked through your own power). «Patheos, Dec 14»
3
The Divine Power of Sword and Spear
The essence of the peculiar martial arts (of sword and spear) is the combination of the acme in the warfare skill and theurgy. In this martial arts, the blessing of ... «E-Pao.net, May 14»
4
Thelema and Golden Dawn
... and Sandra Tabatha Cicero represented the Golden Dawn, Bruce McLennan (aka John Opsopaus) represented theurgy, and I represented women's rituals. «Patheos, May 14»
5
Robopoetics: The Complete Operator's Manual
But compare that to the Surrealists' exquisite corpse, which has since been absorbed into AI canon, but which André Breton invoked as theurgy. (Even if you ... «The Awl, Mar 14»
6
NY Hamazkayin Holds 3rd Annual Literary Event
... Wilderness House Literary Review, The Writer's Block, Ararat Magazine, and Theurgy (UK). She is the curator of the Boundless Tales reading series in Astoria. «Armenian Weekly, Mar 14»
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What Is Paganism? Part III: Pagan Religion from a Historical …
The NeoPlatonists called practices like these “Theurgy.” This type of practice never disappeared. But for the NeoPlatonists, the focus was no longer the inspirited ... «Patheos, Jan 14»
8
Gnosis y Praxis
Ritual, Magic, Theurgy and Liturgy in Nag Hammadi, Manichaean and Other Ancient Literature. Essays in Honor of Birger A. Pearson (Nag Hammadi and ... «Tendencias 21, Oct 13»
9
Vulnerable to the wonder
... knowledge, emotion, poetry craft and inspiration, which is related to emotional intelligence. These elements “elevate the craft into art and the art into theurgy”. «Times of Malta, Aug 13»
10
Loop of Brighid: Private Practices 6 – The Seven Elements
The Neoplatonist philosopher Iamblichus taught a form of pagan mystical practice he referred to as theurgy, the goal of which was a mystical state he called ... «Patheos, Jun 13»

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