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 5th century AD and follows the life of Hypatia, a philosopher and mathematician who was known for her intelligence and beauty. The story begins with Hypatia's father, Theon, who is a renowned mathematician and teacher. He raises his daughter to be a scholar and she becomes a respected teacher in her own right. However, as tensions rise between Christians and pagans in Alexandria, Hypatia finds herself caught in the middle of a power struggle.Hypatia's teachings and beliefs are seen as a threat by the Christian bishop, Cyril, who seeks to consolidate his power over the city. He begins to spread rumors about Hypatia, accusing her of witchcraft and heresy. As the situation escalates, Hypatia must navigate dangerous political and religious waters to protect herself and her students.The novel explores themes of power, religion, and gender roles in ancient society. Kingsley also examines the clash between science and religion, as Hypatia's mathematical and philosophical teachings clash with Christian doctrine. Overall, Hypatia: New Foes with an Old Face is a gripping historical novel that sheds light on a fascinating period in ancient history and the life of an extraordinary woman.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.