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Dear colleagues,
This is the final call for abstracts for the panel I am organizing, titled "Julian the Imperial Theurgist," for the annual International Society for Neoplatonic Studies conference, which will be held in Catania, Sicily, 13-18 June 2023, at the Università degli Studi di Catania.
Panel description: The life and works of the Roman emperor Julian (r. 361-363) have offered scholars a fascinating case in which Neoplatonic theory, backed by imperial political power, was attempted to be put into practice. Converted to philosophical paganism by members of Iamblichus’ school, and trained in the rhetoric of Greek paideia, Julian produced a diversity of literary works advertising an idiosyncratic approach to Roman religion, political philosophy, and imperial ideology. An important element Julian inherits from Iamblichean Neoplatonism is the “priestly art” of theurgy, the ritual practices necessary to not only elevate the soul to the gods, but also share in the gods’ demiurgic activity for the benefit of the cosmos. The aim of this panel is to examine the role of theurgy in the emperor’s thought and action. Key questions include the following: how does Julian’s conception of theurgy stand in relation to that of Iamblichus and other Neoplatonists? In what ways is theurgy integral to Julian’s imperial program of “pagan revival”? Can theurgy be a hermeneutic for Julian’s interpretation and invention of mythical allegories? How does Julian’s wish for “perfection in theurgy” relate to his identity as a Roman emperor?
If you are interested in joining this panel, please send an abstract of no more than one page, double-spaced, in length to jeremyswist@brandeis.edu by 16 January, 2023.
Papers may be presented in English, Portuguese, French, German, Spanish, or Italian. It is recommended that those delivering papers in languages other than English provide printed copies to their audience at the conference.
Please note that if your abstract is accepted you will be expected to present your paper in person in Catania. You will also need to purchase a one-year membership with ISNS. You may sign up and pay dues on the web site of the Philosophy Documentation Center. Dues are $60.00 per year ($20.00 for students and retirees): https://www.pdcnet.org/isns/International-Society-for-Neoplatonic-Studies-(ISNS)
I will happily address any questions or concerns, and appreciate anyone passing this CFP along to potentially interested colleagues.
Cheers!
Jeremy Swist
Brandeis University

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