Tag: Neoplatonism

So-called “Heresies”: Can Modern Theosophy be considered the Successor of Neoplatonism?

In Key to Theosophy, H.P. Blavatsky calls the Theosophical Society the modern successor of the Neoplatonic School. I say, this would have come true, if only Theosophy managed to stay […]

Dominique Johnson June 20, 2020 Leave a Comment

“I Believe in Philosophy” (script) scene from Hypatia

Heladius Dignitary: The majority of us here…have accepted Christ. Why not the rest of you? It’s only a matter of time and you know it.Hypatia: Really? It is just a […]

Jean-Louis Siemons: “Theosophy” in Neo-Platonic and Christian Literature

Dr. Jean-Louis Siémons article Theosofia in Neo-Platonic and Christian Literature (2nd to 6th Century A.D.), Theosophical History Centre, London, 1988, pp. 24-26. Dr. Siémons was an Associate of the United Lodge […]

The Mission of Ammonius Saccas and the New Platonists of Alexandria

The aim of Ammonious Saccas, Greek philosopher from Alexandria and founder of the New Platonic Eclectic School, was to reconcile the plethora of sects in Egypt and Palestine at the […]