In this talk I dive into an overview of the Enneads of Plotinus. We consider its similarity with the rest of so-called ‘perennial philosophy’ and how this doctrine is not compatible with biblical theology and why Augustine was influenced by it in his filioquism.
Related: Jay Dyer’s Lectures on Plato’s Republic
Analysis of the pros and cons in Hoffman’s book The Occult Renaissance Church of Rome, as well as other topics in the full analysis related to my articles on Augustine and the filioque.
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This is the first half of a full talk which can be obtained by subscribing to JaysAnalysis at the PayPal links for 4.95 a month or 60.00 per year. In this talk, I give a basic introduction to classical metaphysics and theology based on St. John of Damascus’ Fount of Knowledge: The Philosophical Chapters. We cover the seminal terms and concepts and how they relate to forming a proper worldview and critical thinking, and how the modern world has robbed us of this inheritance.
The first hour is free, while the full 2 hours can be obtained by subscribing to JaysAnalysis at the PayPal links for 4.95 a month or 60.00 per year. Writer Tommy Hamilton of Apologia Pro Ortho Doxa (kabane52.tumblr.com) and Ancient Faith Blog joins me to cover his recent articles on Genesis and Creation, and in particular, why he came to believe the Genesis account is historical, as well as symbolic.
This is the free first hour, while the full interview is for paid subscribers. To hear the full interview, subscribe here for 4.95 a month with access to the archives. Note: There was a technical issue in terms of sound for the first 20 minutes, but this gets corrected. Fr. Chris Moody is a Greek Orthodox Chaplain for the Army whose scholarly focus is the works of St.
