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

The Esoteric Philo

Mar 22, 2019
Explore the esoteric thought of Philo of Alexandria, including his depiction of Moses and his understanding of philosophy. Discover the significance of numbers in the esoteric tradition, the challenges of interpretation, and the relationship between souls and angels. Delve into the debate on Philo's belief in reincarnation.
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1
Introduction
00:00 • 4min
2
Depiction of Moses in Philo's Writings
04:20 • 23min
3
The Significance of Numbers and Pan-Semioticism in Esoteric Tradition
27:50 • 3min
4
Interpretive Methods and Linguistic Challenges
30:28 • 7min
5
The Relationship Between Souls and Angels in Philo's Works
37:22 • 3min
6
The Debate on Philo's Belief in Reincarnation
40:08 • 4min