Delve into the philosophical and theological parallels that shaped the development of early Christian thought. From the influence of Plotinus and his concepts of the One and the emanation of divine beings, to the fusion of Platonic ideas with Christian theology, this video uncovers the intellectual interplay that helped shape the foundations of Western spirituality. Explore how Neoplatonic concepts, such as the nature of the soul, the hierarchy of being, and the pursuit of the divine, found resonance within Christian doctrines

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Gerson, Loyd P (2008). "Cambridge Companion to Plotinus". Cambridge University Press.

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Chapters:
00:00 Intro
2:22 What is Neoplatonism?
5:12 Origen of Alexandria
14:16 The Cappadocians
20:04 Theosis
22:44 Pseudo-Dionysius
31:03 Meister Eckhart
32:51 Augustine
36:18 Later Developments
37:28 The Doctrine of the Trinity
38:50 Conclusions

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