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    Hypatia of Alexandria
    Hypatia of Alexandria
    Hypatia of Alexandria
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    Hypatia of Alexandria

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    As the western world fell into darkness, she dared defend the light.

    Born in 355 CE in the aftermath of Constantine's reign, Hypatia of Alexandria lived in a collapsing Roman Empire, a world where obedience to religious authorities trumped science, where reason and logic threatened the new world order. It was a world on the edge of the Dark Ages, a world deciding the question of science verses religion, freedom verses orthodoxy, tolerance verses hate.

    For over 40 years Hypatia stood between the dark ages and the light of classical philosophy, arts, and sciences. Though none of her books survived the aggressive book burnings of religious zealots, her legacy remains that of one of the greatest scientists of all time.

    This is her fascinating true story.

    Includes bibliography, a detailed timeline, and latitude-longitude coordinates for major Roman Empire cities so you can explore the wonders of the heavens with Hypatia.

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherLaurel A. Rockefeller
    Release dateNov 10, 2017
    ISBN9781370906451
    Hypatia of Alexandria
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    Laurel A. Rockefeller

    Born, raised, and educated in Lincoln, Nebraska USA Laurel A. Rockefeller’s passion for animals comes through in everything she writes. First self-published in 2012 as social science fiction author (the Peers of Beinan series), Laurel has expanded her work into the animal care/guide, history, historical fiction, and biography genres.Find Laurel’s books in digital, paperback, and hardcover in your choice of up to ten languages, including Welsh, Chinese, and Dutch. Audio editions are published in all four available languages for audible: English, French, Spanish, and German.Besides advocating for animals and related environmental causes, Laurel A. Rockefeller is a passionate educator dedicated to improving history literacy worldwide, especially as it relates to women’s accomplishments. In her spare time, Laurel enjoys spending time with her cockatiels, travelling to historic places, and watching classic motion pictures and classic television series.

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    Hypatia of Alexandria - Laurel A. Rockefeller

    Hypatia of Alexandria

    By Laurel A. Rockefeller

    Cover art by Rachel Bostwick

    This book is based on events in the life of Hypatia of Alexandria and constructed using primary and secondary historical sources, commentary, and research. Except when quoting primary sources, dialogue and certain events were constructed and/or reconstructed for dramatization purposes according to the best available research data. Consulted sources appear at the end of this book. Interpretation of source material is at the author’s discretion and utilized within the scope of the author’s imagination, including names, events, and historical details.

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    ©2017 by Laurel A. Rockefeller

    All Rights Reserved.

    Table of Contents

    Prologue

    Chapter One

    Chapter Two

    Chapter Three

    Chapter Four

    Chapter Five

    Chapter Six

    Chapter Seven

    Epilogue

    Latitude and Longitude Coordinates for Select Cities in the Roman Empire

    Timeline

    Bibliography

    Prologue

    Magistra, the books you wished to borrow have arrived! knelt the young novice as her prioress tended a patient at Disibodenberg in Naheland in west-central Germany.

    Prioress Hildegarde rose and wiped her hands on a towel, Excellent. Did the brother specify how long I may borrow them?

    No, Magistra.

    Hildegarde headed towards the priory library, Well then I will have to ask him myself before he departs.

    May I ask—what is so important about these particular books?

    They are the writings of ancient Greek mathematicians and astronomers. Wisdom of the ancient world, a world that was very different from the one we live in today, answered Hildegarde.

    But such knowledge is forbidden!

    Yes, it is.

    Then why risk it?

    God speaks to many people—not only to Christians. If there is something of value to be learned then I wish to learn it, no matter who God teaches it to. Arriving at the library, Hildegarde smiled at the table covered with over a dozen heavy volumes, Thank you for bringing these, Brother. How long will your master permit me to review them?

    The brother picked up one volume, Two months, though he said he would consider longer if the need should arise. He said you would be particularly interested in this one.

    ’Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers’ by Socrates of Constantinople?’

    The monk flipped to the first page of chapter fifteen, "Yes. Take a look here!"

    Hildegarde read aloud, ’Of Hypatia the Female Philosopher. There was a woman at Alexandria named Hypatia, daughter of the philosopher Theon, who made such attainments in literature and science, as to far surpass all the philosophers of her own time.’ Intriguing! Do many know of this Hypatia?

    No, Magistra.

    Because she was a woman?

    I think perhaps the answer will become clear with further reading.

    Agreed! smiled Hildegarde as she sat down and began to read.

    Chapter One

    Alexander the Great’s masterpiece metropolis, the great city of Alexandria glittered like a jewel against the sparkling Nile River. Ships laden with exotic goods glided into its many docks as merchants readied for trading. Shop keepers watched anxiously for deliveries in the early morning light. The sound of heavy carts merged with the din of a thousand conversations in Greek, Latin, and Hebrew slowly grew louder. The rosy-fingered dawn yielded to a golden-blue day. In the main library Theon of Alexandria busied himself with returning books to their proper places. A middle-aged man approached him. Theon bowed to him respectfully, Kaleemera keerie katheegeeta.

    "Kaleemera, Theon. You are here early," observed the librarian.

    "My wife is due to give birth anytime now."

    "Then you should be at home, not here shelving books like a first-year novice."

    "I am anxious for the birth and for her safety."

    "All the more reason to be home."

    "But what can I do? Would Eileithyia hear my prayers if I offered them? Surely not—that’s if she exists at all."

    "We can only do what we can do, Theon. Right now, your wife needs you more than I do. Go home. I promise the library will still be here when you are ready to return," smiled the librarian.

    Theon nodded, Efcharistó, katheegeeta.

    Twenty minutes later Theon arrived home. A baby cried softly. Theon opened the door to his bed chamber to find his wife tired but safe, her new-born resting against her breast. The midwife turned to Theon, Congratulations, Sir. It’s girl.

    Theon sighed with relief and thanksgiving, Efcharistó, Eileithyia. Praise be to Eileithyia; praise be to Hera!

    Theon’s wife smiled, "What

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