theurgic

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The theurgic, or benevolent magic—the goetic, or dark and evil necromancy—were alike in pre-eminent repute during the first century of the Christian era; and the marvels of Faustus are not comparable to those of Apollonius.

From Last Days of Pompeii by Lytton, Edward Bulwer Lytton, Baron

The magical mirror, having lost its theurgic enchantment, finally was placed among the curiosities of the late Earl of Oxford.

From Amenities of Literature Consisting of Sketches and Characters of English Literature by Disraeli, Isaac

At first purely theurgic, the practice was later characterized by acupuncture and a refined study of the pulse.

From The Evolution of Modern Medicine A Series of Lectures Delivered at Yale University on the Silliman Foundation in April, 1913 by Osler, William

He ventured to criticize the magical and theurgic side of the doctrine, and exasperated the emperor, who preferred the mysticism of Maximus and Chrysanthius.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 8 "Ethiopia" to "Evangelical Association" by Various

It impresses on baptism a spiritual character, and excludes every theurgic conception of the rite, every doctrine that gives to it in the least degree a mechanical efficacy.

From The Expositor's Bible: Ephesians by Findlay, G. G.