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The Decadence of Delphi - The Oracle in the Second Century AD and Beyond (Paperback)
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The Decadence of Delphi - The Oracle in the Second Century AD and Beyond (Paperback)
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Examining the final years of Delphic consultation, this monograph
argues that the sanctuary operated on two connected, yet distinct
levels: the oracle, which was in decline, and the remaining
religious, political and social elements at the site which
continued to thrive. In contrast to Delphi, other oracular
counterparts in Asia Minor, such as Claros and Didyma, rose in
prestige as they engaged with new "theological" issues. Issues such
as these were not presented to Apollo at Delphi and this lack of
expertise could help to explain why Delphi began to decline in
importance. The second and third centuries AD witnessed the
development of new ways of access to divine wisdom. Particularly
widespread were the practices of astrology and the Neoplatonic
divinatory system, theurgy. This monograph examines the correlation
between the rise of such practices and the decline of oracular
consultation at Delphi, analyzing several examples from the
Chaldean Oracles to demonstrate the new interest in a personal,
soteriological religion. These cases reveal the transfer of
Delphi's sacred space, which further impacted the status of the
oracle. Delphi's interaction with Christianity in the final years
of oracular operation is also discussed. Oracular utterances with
Christian overtones are examined along with archaeological remains
which demonstrate a shift in the use of space at Delphi from a
"pagan" Panhellenic center to one in which Christianity is accepted
and promoted.
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