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Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP)
Silent Encounters: The Esoteric in the Ancient Hermetica
Nov 11, 2020
This podcast discusses the esoteric elements in the ancient Hermetica texts, including initiation, silence, exclusivity, and secrecy. It explores Lesemistarium texts, the origins of Anthropos, and the process of cleansing vices for divine rebirth. The disciple's request for spiritual ascent and the significance of vowels and silence are also touched upon.
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- The Hermetica texts contain esoteric strategies such as initiation, exclusivity, and secrecy, highlighting their esoteric nature.
- Certain Hermetica texts suggest the presence of esoteric traditions within Hermetism, shedding light on the nature of initiation in ancient Hermetism.
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Strategies and Themes of Esotericism in the Hermetica
The podcast discusses the presence of esoteric strategies and themes in the Hermetica texts. The episode highlights concepts such as initiation, initiated silence, exclusivity, and secrecy, which characterize these texts as esoteric material. It also explores epistemology, the question of transcendence, and the bridging of the gap between humanity and the Hidden God. These aspects are seen as elements of the textual esoteric, providing insights into the esoteric nature of the Hermetica.
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