theurgic

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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

Indeed, among the peoples of antiquity, the science of therapeutics was largely of a theurgic or supernatural character, and Sibylline verses were in great repute.

From Primitive Psycho-Therapy and Quackery by Lawrence, Robert Means

The earliest practice of medicine was undoubtedly theurgic, and common to all primitive peoples.

From Outlines of Greek and Roman Medicine by Elliott, James Sands

Might not philosophy be led on in a disastrous decline to the justification of magic, incantations, and all theurgic extravagance?

From Roman Society from Nero to Marcus Aurelius by Dill, Samuel

Necromantic magic is divided into Goëtic, maleficent, and theurgic.

From Witch, Warlock, and Magician Historical Sketches of Magic and Witchcraft in England and Scotland by Adams, W. H. Davenport (William Henry Davenport)