Hypatia - Charles Kingsley - Bog

Hypatia: New Foes with an Old Face is a historical novel written by Charles Kingsley. The book is set in Alexandria, Egypt, during the 4th century AD and revolves around the life of the philosopher and mathematician, Hypatia. The story follows Hypatia as she navigates the political and religious turmoil of the time, including the conflict between paganism and Christianity. Hypatia is a highly respected scholar who teaches and lectures on philosophy and mathematics. She is admired by many, including Orestes, the governor of Alexandria, and his friend, the philosopher Synesius. However, her teachings and beliefs are seen as a threat by the Christian bishop, Cyril, and his followers. As tensions rise between the pagans and Christians, Hypatia finds herself caught in the middle of a dangerous power struggle. She is accused of blasphemy and witchcraft by Cyril's followers, and her life is put in danger. Orestes, who is in love with Hypatia, tries to protect her, but he too becomes a target of Cyril's wrath. The novel explores themes of religious intolerance, political corruption, and the clash of cultures. It is a gripping tale of love, betrayal, and the struggle for intellectual freedom. Kingsley's vivid descriptions of ancient Alexandria bring the city to life, and his portrayal of Hypatia as a strong and independent woman is both inspiring and thought-provoking. Overall, Hypatia: New Foes with an Old Face is a fascinating historical novel that offers a glimpse into the intellectual and social climate of ancient Alexandria. It is a must-read for anyone interested in history, philosophy, or women's studies.1852. This remarkable work examines the life and times of Hypatia, child of God and illuminator of mankind. Set in the early 5th century AD, the events and personalities of that important turning point in Western Civilization are presented in great mystical detail. There is a great lesson portrayed in the book and it is about to be repeated in our time.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.