Joel Kalvesmaki on Evagrius of Pontus, the ‘Gnostic Trilogy’, and the Origenist Controversy
Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
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Christian orthodoxy, the rejection of Origin, and the rise of an esoteric strain in Eastern Christianity
This chapter explores the reign of Justinian in the 6th century and the emergence of Christian orthodoxy as a dominant ideological force. It delves into the rejection of Origin and his followers by orthodox authorities, and how their combination of ascetic practices and intellectual expertise contributed to an esoteric strain in Eastern Christianity.
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