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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)
Celsus' Lineage and the Superiority of Hellenism
This chapter explores Celsus' lineage, which includes various ancient civilizations and wise men. It discusses the reputation of wisdom associated with the druids and the belief in Greek privilege expressed by Celsus. The chapter also examines how Kelsus depicts Hellenism as a superior cultural tradition and contrasts it with Christianity.
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