Marsilio Ficino

Voss, Angela, ed. Marsilio Ficino. Western Esoteric Masters series. Berkeley, CA: North Atlantic Books, 2006.

9781556435607; Philososophy--Humanism

Marsilio Ficino stands as a pivotal Renaissance thinker who bridged seemingly opposing worlds—faith and reason, theology and philosophy, sacred and magical practice.  He was central to the renaissance as he was the Latin translator of not only the bulk of Plato's dialogues but also the Corpus Hermetica of Hermes Trismegistus.

Angela Voss explores through Ficino's own writings how this visionary priest and scholar undertook the ambitious task of weaving pagan magical traditions into Christian doctrine. Voss contextualizes Ficino's groundbreaking contributions, revealing how he fundamentally transformed astrological understanding into a more humanistic, psychologically-informed discipline.  Her introduction illuminates how his innovative approach anticipated modern holistic perspectives on astrology as a healing practice. You will see how one Renaissance master reconciled the spiritual with the intellectual, creating a framework that continues to inspire contemporary seekers.

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