Charles M. Stang on the Divine Double in Late Antiquity

Charles M. Stang, expert on the divine twin in Late Antiquity, discusses the idea of the divine double and its presence in religious and philosophical thought. The podcast explores texts such as the gospel of Thomas, Plotinus, and Manicism, highlighting the tension between acknowledging the structure of everything and the exhortation to live a certain way. It also explores the influence of Christian strategies on late antique religious practices and discusses the concept of twin companions in Manichaeism. The podcast delves into the cultural origins of the divine double in Iranian religious influences and second temple Judaism.