The Wisdom of Hypatia: Ancient Spiritual Practices for a More Meaningful Life

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Hypatia was the most famous female spiritual teacher of ancient Alexandria. The mix of classical philosophies she taught to Pagans, Jews, and Christians in the fourth century CE forms the very foundation of Western magic and mysticism as we know it today. The Wisdom of Hypatia offers a progressive, nine month programme based on the teachings of this inspiring Pagan philosopher. Discover how to bring purpose, tranquillity, and spiritual depth to your life through exercises and techniques divided into three stages of wisdom: Epicureanism, Stoicism, and Neoplatonism. This virtual course in philosophy, well-being, and divine union is an essential and practical introduction to the ancient wisdom of the West.

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"The Wisdom of Hypatia is grounded in solid scholarship, lucidly written, and, above all, practical. This book reunites spirituality, philosophy, and psychology into a path for our time, and for all times. Read it. Practice it. You will never be the same."--Leonard George, PhD, Chair of the Department of Psychology, Capilano University

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Bruce J. MacLennan is a university professor of computer science. For more than forty years, he has been a student of ancient Greek and Roman philosophy and religion. He has also studied the relationship between Neoplatonic spiritual practices, Jungian psychology, and neurotheology and has published journal articles and book chapters on these topics. MacLennan is invited regularly to give international presentations and offers regular workshops on Neoplatonic spiritual practice, Pythagoreanism, theurgy, and related subjects.