| Hellenistic magic, theurgy, astrology, and alchemy remained influential until modern times in both East and West. |
| Allegedly, Neoplatonic theurgy originated with Julian the theurgist, who lived in the time of emperor Marcus Aurelius. |
| The practice of theurgy, then, becomes a way for the soul to experience the presence of the divinity, instead of merely thinking or conceptualizing the godhead. |
| When he returned to Sardis he entered the circle of local Neoplatonists, learned theurgy and medicine, and mainly taught rhetoric. |
| In regard to theurgy, the ancients gave this name to that part of magic which is called white magic. |
| While theurgy lies within the realms of both magic and religion, thaumaturgy does not. |
