

Joel Kalvesmaki on Evagrius’ Kephalaia Gnōstika: Philosophy, Scripture, and Apophatic Mysticism
May 16, 2023
Explore the philosophy and mysticism of Evagrius' Kephalaia Gnōstika. Dive into theories of embodiment and the roles of souls and bodies according to Evagrius. Examine Evagrius' unique writing style and conceptual connections in the Kephalaia. Unravel the mysteries of a mysterious book and its influences and interpretations. Discover the esoteric reading of Moses and Aaron's snake fighting story and its theological implications.
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Introduction
00:00 • 6min
Exploring Souls, Bodies, and Theological Speculation: A Look into Evagrius and Jerome's Debate
05:49 • 5min
Exploring Evagrius' Writing Style and Conceptual Connections in the Kephalaia
11:05 • 4min
Unraveling the Mysteries of a Mysterious Book: Influences and Interpretations
14:44 • 2min
Exploring the Esoteric Reading of Moses and Aaron's Snake Fighting Story
17:02 • 20min