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Jeremy Swist on Julian, Part II: The Emperor’s Religio-Philosophic Project

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

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Julian's Approach to Organising Paganism

Julian saw Christianity as a competitor in the realm of what he calls philanthropia, charity or philanthropy. Julian's approach to paganism is not necessarily held by a lot of pagans, you know, definitely not. Even his philosophical interpretation was a minority view even among neo-plate-ness. He knew that the laity would interpret religion in more traditional ways and interpret the myths differently.

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