65. Necromancers, Priests, and Protestants (With Dr. Justin Sledge)

In this episode, Matt talks with Dr. Justin Sledge, an expert on esoteric and occult traditions in philosophy and religion. They discuss the transition from priests to necromancers in Medieval Europe as well as the influence of the Protestant Reformation on beliefs about ghosts.

Special Guests: Dr. Justin Sledge

Dr. Sledge runs the Esoterica YouTube channel which produces content relating to topics such as alchemy, magic, Kabbalah, mysticism, hermetic philosophy, theosophy, the occult and more using the best academic scholarship currently available.

Contact Esoterica / More about Dr. Sledge

This episode featured music by Matthew Armstrong and production assistance from Kaylia Metcalfe.

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