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The True Account: Celsus, Origen, and Ideological Esotericism in Late Antiquity
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Esoteric Elements and Philosophical Discourse
This chapter explores the utilization of esoteric elements in the philosophical discourse between Kelsos and Origen. It delves into Kelsos' construction of esoteric traditions to oppose Christianity, Origen's refutations using Kelsos' philosophy, and the play of argument and identity construction between the two thinkers.
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