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3rd century

3 episodes

1. Neoplatonism

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss Neoplatonism, a mystical school of thought founded by the third century philosopher Plotinus.

   19 April 2012

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   Featuring: Angie Hobbs, Peter Adamson, Anne Sheppard

   

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   PhilosophySpiritualityClassical theismWestern esotericismEsoteric schools of thought3rd century

2. The Dead Sea Scrolls

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the revelatory collection of Biblical texts and other documents dating from around 250 BC to AD 68, which were first rediscovered in a cave in 1946

   4 May 2023

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   Featuring: Sarah Pearce, Charlotte Hempel, George Brooke

   

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   ReligionAncient Hebrew texts20th century3rd century

3. The Shimabara Rebellion

   Melvyn Bragg and guests discuss the 1637-8 Christian uprising in Japan, which led the Shogun to close the country to foreigners for the next 250 years.

   11 May 2023

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   Featuring: Satona Suzuki, Erica Baffelli, Christopher Harding

   

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   HistoryLast standsCatholic rebellions17th century3rd century