Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP) Total War: Polemical Esotericism in the Contra Celsum
Sep 2, 2020
Exploring the polemics and counter-polemics of Origen's Contra Celsum, discussing the use of esotericism as a weapon, clash between Kelsus and Origin, criticisms of Christians, Kelsus' neoplatonist critique, historical framework and cyclical catastrophism, accusations against Christians and Jesus, the debate on esotericism in late antiquity.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Confrontation and Interpretation: Exploring a Wisdom Tradition
02:23 • 2min
Doctrinal and Cultural Criticisms of the Christians
04:45 • 2min
Kelsus' Neoplatonist Critique of Christian Monotheism
06:49 • 5min
Historical Framework, Cyclical Catastrophism, and Cultural Attacks
12:14 • 2min
Accusations and Defenses
14:38 • 13min
The Debate on Esotericism in Late Antiquity
27:20 • 19min