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Sacred Geometry

The Surprising Impact of Neoplatonism on Christianity

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Nathan Knopp
Mar 31, 2025
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The experience of ego death in the context of Mystery Cults informed Greek philosophy, specifically Platonism, which later significantly influenced Christianity.

Preamble

Death and rebirth are central themes of Christianity, both in its mythology—the story of Jesus is about coming back from the dead—and in its actual history. Ch…

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