

The Esoteric Iamblichus
Mar 16, 2022
Delving into the esoteric elements in the work of the sage of Chalcis, exploring socially-esoteric teaching and wisdom lineages. Exploring the presence of esoteric elements in the works of philosophers. Exploring the genre of late pagan hagiography and its response to Christian claims. Exploring the concept of Theorgists and their ability to command cosmic entities. Exploring the occult properties of material objects and their connection to the gods. Exploring the concept of words of power and the idea of ineffability in metaphysics. Delving into the intricate meanings of Aretaon and its connection to cultic mysteries.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Esoteric Elements in the Works of Philosophers
02:35 • 3min
Late Pagan Hagiography and Miracles
05:17 • 21min
Theorgists: Purified Beings and Cosmic Commanders
25:49 • 8min
Tsunthimata, Occult Properties, and Ineffable Words
33:26 • 3min
Words of Power and the Concept of Ineffability
36:04 • 8min
Aretaon: Exploring the Unspeakable in Cultic Mysteries
43:41 • 4min