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Early Jewish and Christian mysticism

Platonic section was confusing, will have to reread.

Section on Hermeticism and Gnosticism was great

The chapter on Parmenides and Empedocles is FASCINATING so much more interesting than I was expecting… and the knowledge of how their work was butchered by the later Plato and other philosophers adds a level of mystique if not faith in the concept of Prisca sapienta

I can already tell from reading three sections, the introduction and the suggested further readings page that this is an excellent introductory book. Mysticism and esotericism together are such a fascinating corner of the humanities that is so profoundly important to humanity… can’t wait to continue with this book.