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on the mystical, mathematical and cosmological symbolism of the first ten numbers
Quelle für die Übersetzung Griechisch zu Englisch siehe [[Werk:Theologumena Arithmeticae|''Theologumena Arithmeticae'']]


; by Iamblichus (245-325); Waterfield, Robin ; Critchlow, Keith
Übersetzung Englisch zu Deutsch siehe ''[[Werk:Die Theologie der Arithmetik|Die Theologie der Arithmetik]]''


TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK BY  
On the mystical, mathematical and cosmological symbolism of the first ten numbers
ROBIN WATERFIELD  
 
; by [[Iamblichos von Chalkis|Iamblichus]] (245-325); Waterfield, Robin ; [[Keith Critchlow|Critchlow, Keith]]
 
TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK BY [[Robin Waterfield|ROBIN WATERFIELD]]




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Other translations by Robin Waterfield:  
Other translations by Robin Waterfield:  


* Plato: Philebus Penguin Books, 1982
* Plato: Philebus Penguin Books, 1982
* Plato: Theaetetus Penguin Books, 1987
* Plato: Theaetetus Penguin Books, 1987
* Plato: Early Socratic Dialogues Penguin Books, 1987 with T.J. Saunders, et al.
* Plato: Early Socratic Dialogues Penguin Books, 1987 with T.J. Saunders, et al.
* Xenophon: Conversations of Socrates Penguin Books, 1990 with H. Tredennick
* Xenophon: Conversations of Socrates Penguin Books, 1990 with H. Tredennick
* Plutarch: Essays Penguin Books, 1990
* Plutarch: Essays Penguin Books, 1990
* Epicurus: Letter on Happiness Rider, 1993
* Epicurus: Letter on Happiness Rider, 1993
* Plato: Republic Oxford University Press, 1993
* Plato: Republic Oxford University Press, 1993
* Plato: Symposium Oxford University Press, 1994
* Plato: Symposium Oxford University Press, 1994
* Plato: Gorgias Oxford University Press, 1994
* Plato: Gorgias Oxford University Press, 1994
* Plato: Statesman Cambridge University Press, 1995
* Plato: Statesman Cambridge University Press, 1995
* Aristotle: Physics Oxford University Press, 1996
* Aristotle: Physics Oxford University Press, 1996


© 1988 by Kairos
© 1988 by Kairos




All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in  
 
any form, with the exception of short excerpts used in reviews, without permission  
All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, with the exception of short excerpts used in reviews, without permission in writing from publisher.  
in writing from publisher.  


96 2 Published by Phanes Press, PO Box 6114, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49516, usa.  
96 2 Published by Phanes Press, PO Box 6114, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49516, usa.  


Designed by David R. Fideler  
Designed by David R. Fideler Printed and bound in the United States  
Printed and bound in the United States  


Find us online at: http://www.phanes.com  
Find us online at: [http://www.phanes.com/ http://www.phanes.com]


This book is printed on alkaline paper which conforms to the permanent paper  
This book is printed on alkaline paper which conforms to the permanent paper standard developed by the National Information Standards Organization.  
standard developed by the National Information Standards Organization.  


Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  
Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data  
Zeile 74: Zeile 75:
Bibliography: p. ISBN 0-933999-71-2 (alk. paper). ISBN 0-933999-72-0 (pbk.: alk paper).  
Bibliography: p. ISBN 0-933999-71-2 (alk. paper). ISBN 0-933999-72-0 (pbk.: alk paper).  


1. Symbolism of numbers—Early works to 1800. 2. Pythagoras and Pythagorean  
1. Symbolism of numbers—Early works to 1800. 2. Pythagoras and Pythagorean school—Early works to 1800. I. Waterfield, Robin A. H. II. Title.  
school—Early works to 1800. I. Waterfield, Robin A. H. II. Title.  


B669.Z711713 1988
B669.Z711713 1988  


119—dc19 88-23012
119—dc19 88-23012  


CIP  
CIP  


To Pythagoras who taught that for health, art and science are inseparable “By him that gave to our generation the Tetraktys, which contains the fount and root of eternal nature” (Pythagorean oath} and to Steve Lee, reluctant arithmologist
To Pythagoras who taught that for health, art and science are inseparable “By him that gave to our generation the Tetraktys, which contains the fount and root of eternal nature” (Pythagorean oath) and to Steve Lee, reluctant arithmologist  


== Contents ==
== Contents ==


* Foreword by Keith Critchlow 9  
* [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/Foreword|Foreword]] by Keith Critchlow 9
* Introduction by Robin 23  
* [[The Theology of Arithmetic/Introduction|Introduction]] by Robin Waterfield 23
* The Theology of Arithmetic 33
* '''Τὰ θεολογούμενα τῆς ἀριθμητικῆς''' (p. 33)
** On the Μοnad 35  
*** (''Ta theologoumena tēs arithmētikēs)''
** On the Dyad 41  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Μοnad|On the Μοnad]] 35
** On the Triad 49  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Dyad|On the Dyad]] 41
** On the Tetrad 55  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Triad|On the Triad]] 49
** On the Pentad 65  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Tetrad|On the Tetrad]] 55
** On the Hexad 75  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Pentad|On the Pentad]] 65
** On the Meptad 87  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Hexad|On the Hexad]] 75
** On the Octad 101  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Meptad|On the Meptad]] 87
** On the Ennead 105  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Octad|On the Octad]] 101
** On the Decad 109  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Ennead|On the Ennead]] 105
* Glossary 117  
** [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/On the Decad|On the Decad]] 109
* Biography 123  
* [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/Glossary|Glossary]] 117
* Bibliography 127
* [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/Biography|Biography]] 123
* [[Werk:The Theology of Arithmetic/Bibliography|Bibliography]] 127
----A Kairos Book
 
This is a translation commissioned by Kairos, which is a registered British Charity established to promote, through education, research and publication, the study of the perennial wisdom of humanity, whose goal is to recognize the inherent unity of the spiritual and natural worlds.
 
Studies into this ancient body of wisdom can provide us with an invaluable perspective that links modem scientific reality and traditional spiritual reality into a true science of life that can direct us towards the fulfillment of peace and harmony on Earth. This sacred science recognizes the principle of Unity, the knowledge that the universe is an integral being, and that our goal in life is to realize the uniqueness of each aspect of life within the unified whole of existence.
 
Further information may be had by writing:
 
Kairo s
 
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United Kingdom
 
or, in North America:
 
Kairos
 
PO Box 117
 
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USA
 
Phanes Press both publishes and distributes many fine books which relate to the philosophical, religious, and spiritual traditions of the Western world. To obtain a copy of our current catalogue, please write:
 
Phanes Press
 
PO Box 6114
 
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Quelle für die Übersetzung Griechisch zu Englisch siehe Theologumena Arithmeticae

Übersetzung Englisch zu Deutsch siehe Die Theologie der Arithmetik

On the mystical, mathematical and cosmological symbolism of the first ten numbers

by Iamblichus (245-325); Waterfield, Robin ; Critchlow, Keith

TRANSLATED FROM THE GREEK BY ROBIN WATERFIELD


WITH A FOREWORD BY KEITH CRITCHLOW


A Kairos Book


PHANES PRESS

Other translations by Robin Waterfield:

  • Plato: Philebus Penguin Books, 1982
  • Plato: Theaetetus Penguin Books, 1987
  • Plato: Early Socratic Dialogues Penguin Books, 1987 with T.J. Saunders, et al.
  • Xenophon: Conversations of Socrates Penguin Books, 1990 with H. Tredennick
  • Plutarch: Essays Penguin Books, 1990
  • Epicurus: Letter on Happiness Rider, 1993
  • Plato: Republic Oxford University Press, 1993
  • Plato: Symposium Oxford University Press, 1994
  • Plato: Gorgias Oxford University Press, 1994
  • Plato: Statesman Cambridge University Press, 1995
  • Aristotle: Physics Oxford University Press, 1996

© 1988 by Kairos


All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced or transmitted in any form, with the exception of short excerpts used in reviews, without permission in writing from publisher.

96 2 Published by Phanes Press, PO Box 6114, Grand Rapids, Michigan 49516, usa.

Designed by David R. Fideler Printed and bound in the United States

Find us online at: http://www.phanes.com

This book is printed on alkaline paper which conforms to the permanent paper standard developed by the National Information Standards Organization.

Library of Congress Cataloging-in-Publication Data

Iamblichus, ca. 250-ca. 330

[Theological principles of arithmetic. English]

The theology of arithmetic: on the mystical, mathematical and cosmological symbolism of the first ten numbers / attributed to Iamblichus, translated from the Greek by Robin Waterfield; with a foreword by Keith Critchlow.

p. cm.

Translation of: Theological principles of arithmetic.

Bibliography: p. ISBN 0-933999-71-2 (alk. paper). ISBN 0-933999-72-0 (pbk.: alk paper).

1. Symbolism of numbers—Early works to 1800. 2. Pythagoras and Pythagorean school—Early works to 1800. I. Waterfield, Robin A. H. II. Title.

B669.Z711713 1988

119—dc19 88-23012

CIP

To Pythagoras who taught that for health, art and science are inseparable “By him that gave to our generation the Tetraktys, which contains the fount and root of eternal nature” (Pythagorean oath) and to Steve Lee, reluctant arithmologist

Contents


A Kairos Book

This is a translation commissioned by Kairos, which is a registered British Charity established to promote, through education, research and publication, the study of the perennial wisdom of humanity, whose goal is to recognize the inherent unity of the spiritual and natural worlds.

Studies into this ancient body of wisdom can provide us with an invaluable perspective that links modem scientific reality and traditional spiritual reality into a true science of life that can direct us towards the fulfillment of peace and harmony on Earth. This sacred science recognizes the principle of Unity, the knowledge that the universe is an integral being, and that our goal in life is to realize the uniqueness of each aspect of life within the unified whole of existence.

Further information may be had by writing:

Kairo s

4 Abbey Road

Cornworthy

Totnes, Devon TQ9 7ET

United Kingdom

or, in North America:

Kairos

PO Box 117

Crestone, CO 81131

USA

Phanes Press both publishes and distributes many fine books which relate to the philosophical, religious, and spiritual traditions of the Western world. To obtain a copy of our current catalogue, please write:

Phanes Press

PO Box 6114

Grand Rapids, MI 49516

USA

You can also find our entire catalogue on the World Wide Web at:

http://www.phanes.com