Written in the twilight of the ancient world, Proclus's Commentary on the Timaeus is a vast, luminous meditation on Plato's dialogue of creation — the account of how a good divine craftsman brings forth the cosmos, the world soul, time, and the human soul. For centuries this masterpiece of Neoplatonic thought was accessible only to specialists. This new modern-English edition, prepared for today's general readers, unfolds Proclus's commentary in clear, inviting prose while remaining faithful to the meaning and spirit of the original. Here the reader will meet the demiurge, the circles of the Same and the Different, the music of the spheres, and the ancient vision of a universe steeped in order and beauty. An introduction, chapter guide, and glossary help the newcomer find the way, making this one of the great spiritual classics of antiquity genuinely approachable for the first time. Part of The World Scriptures Library.