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From Word to Silence: The Rise of the Apophatic in Late Antiquity
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Exploring the Ineffable: Apophatic Language and Esotericism
This chapter delves into the concept of ineffability and its connection to esotericism. It discusses the use of apophatic language in mysticism and explores the works of late Platonists and pseudo-Dionysius. The chapter also examines the limitations of language and the development of apophatic approaches in late antiquity.
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