From Word to Silence: The Rise of the Apophatic in Late Antiquity

Explore the rise of apophatic language and the challenge of expressing the highest reality in words. Delve into the concept of ineffability, the influence of Platonist philosophers, and the development of apophatic language in late antiquity. Discover the mutual influence of philosophy and religion, and the increasing prevalence of the apophatic approach as a supreme strategy of esoteric discourse.