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Noble Lies and Philosophic Silence: Hypatia, Synesius, and the New Esotericism in the Fourth Century

Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)

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Interpretations of Hypatia's Teachings

This chapter explores different interpretations of the evidence surrounding Hypatia's teachings, discussing whether she was a mathematician or a philosopher, and the impact of Christian hostility. The chapter also briefly mentions the case study of Sainesius, a student of Hypatia, and his potential conversion to Christianity.

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