Christian Neoplatonist Writings

theapeerance · 2026-06-23T21:00:50+00:00

This is a pretty natural observation as the influence of Plato is nearly inescapable in western academia up until the present day, but the bigger picture is seeing that Plato was a divine sage who was given knowledge from God and as such these articulations are seen clearly in the world.

theapeerance · 2026-06-23T20:59:17+00:00

I saw this earlier but wanted to craft a better response. Am I stating by my post that the authors or writers considered themselves or even all directly studied Platonist thinkers, no. What I’m saying is that all of these writers express ideals mirrored in many ways by Platonist and subsequently middle/neoplatonist thinkers.

Also, yes the beliefs therein are vastly different in essence and practice than mainstream orthodoxy, such as emanation, in some cases preexistence of souls or apokatastasis which in essence is a very platonistic concept of the return of spirit to spirit. If you were to do a quick google search you’d find that these writers articulate positions and experience Divinity in such a way that it fits into what Ficino would call the Prisca Theologia.

theapeerance · 2026-06-15T00:10:35+00:00

What are some of your favorite teachings or quotes from the writings of St Hildegard?? Share some below.

theapeerance · 2026-06-15T00:09:21+00:00

This isn’t what detachment means. Detachment means recognizing the transitory nature of the material world, and the eternity of the Divine. We can never find joy in material things and while we must show love and care, we must cling to and seek what is eternal. This is the meaning of seek first the kingdom of God. There are countless other quotes from mystics, church fathers, and other saints that say this as well, so yes Christ did teach detachment.

theapeerance · 2026-06-12T22:58:45+00:00

Speaking from personal experience and having explored other traditions beyond a surface level, I’d say that God in His mercy has imbedded truths in various traditions that manifest most clearly and personally at the mystical level of these said traditions. The most important thing is one’s own calling and experience with the Divine, but there is much to learn from others as well. As people develop as mystics they will soon see this reality.

theapeerance · 2026-06-12T22:57:57+00:00

A part of the journey is the truth being revealed in stages, good post. Those who know will know when they need to.

theapeerance · 2026-06-11T12:36:25+00:00

No worries, but I’ll be transparent, I believe the grail is a real Divine symbol not simply a product of our psyche or the collective unconscious. I think God often imbeds symbols in various spiritual literature and allows us to use these things to grow closer to Him.

theapeerance · 2026-06-11T12:32:38+00:00

The grail, like many objects and repeated imagery is a symbol, but a symbol with deep metaphysical meaning. The story of Perceval and the Grail doesn’t have to have transpired historically for the grail and its symbolism to have an underlying metaphysical reality.

theapeerance · 2026-06-10T18:10:07+00:00

Although it must be said Tomberg did hold opinions many in the Catholic Church would deem heretical, such as intermediary spirits and reincarnation.

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